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Aubrey

AW-bree

Popularity

#130

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

162,498

Peak Year

#8,211 in 2012

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Aubrey is of Germanic origin, derived from Alberic, meaning "ruler of the elves" or "wise ruler".

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AubBreeAubie

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Gender Split

Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Aubrey Plaza

    American actress and comedian.

  • Aubrey Beardsley

    English illustrator and author.

Nicknames

AubBreeAubie

Spelling Variations

AubreeAubrie

Similar Names

AudreyRileyAveryHarper

Personality Traits

CreativeIntelligentIndependentCharming

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