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Aurore

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Aurore is a girl’s name of French origin, meaning “French form of Aurora, derived from the Latin word 'aurora', meaning 'dawn'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1914.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginFrench

What Aurore Means

French form of Aurora, derived from the Latin word 'aurora', meaning 'dawn'.

The Story of Aurore

French for dawn, this name whispers of the first light of morning, a promise of hope and radiant beginnings for your daughter.

Aurore is the elegant French form of the Latin 'Aurora,' the goddess of dawn. Derived from 'aurum' meaning gold, it evokes the color of the first light. This name has graced French literature and culture for centuries, often associated with beauty and the gentle unfolding of a new day.

To say 'Aurore' is to feel the quiet anticipation of sunrise. It’s a name that suggests a radiant inner light and a gentle spirit. When you write 'Aurore' on a birth announcement, it feels like you are setting a tone of hopeful beginnings for your daughter, a promise of the beauty she will bring to the world.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Aurore Clément

    French actress with a long career

  • Aurore Mongel

    French swimmer, Olympian athlete

Personality Traits

RadiantHopefulDreamyCreative

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#27 in 1914

Total Births

693

First Recorded

1884

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