Girl Old French / Germanic 2 syllables

Aubrey

AW-bree /ˈɔːbriː/

"Noble ruler of the elves" — a name of mystical elegance and modern cool

Aubrey is derived from the Old French form of the Germanic name Alberich — combining 'alb' (elf) and 'ric' (ruler, power). The name literally means 'elf ruler' or 'ruler of the supernatural beings'. Historically a boy's name (Saint Aubrey, medieval scholars), it shifted dramatically to predominantly female use in America from the 1970s onward. Drake, the rapper whose birth name is Aubrey Graham, is one of the few high-profile male Aubreys today. As a girl's name, Aubrey carries a soft, artistic quality.

Quick Facts

Letters6

SyllablesAu-brey

GenderGirl

OriginOld French / Germanic

Root WordAlberich

MeaningElf ruler; noble ruler

PopularityPopular

Peak Year2014

Trend → Stable

Name DayMarch 1

Nicknames AubsBreeAub

About the Name Aubrey

Aubrey means 'elf ruler' or 'noble ruler' from the Germanic Alberich — combining alb (elf) and ric (ruler).

Historically male, Aubrey is now primarily used for girls in the US. Drake's birth name is Aubrey, making him one of few famous male Aubreys.

They sound similar but have different origins — Audrey means 'noble strength' (Old English) while Aubrey means 'elf ruler' (Germanic).

Aubrey Rose, Aubrey Grace, Aubrey Anne, and Aubrey Lynn are all popular combinations.

Aubrey has been in the US top-70 girl names since the early 2000s, peaking around 2014.

Personality of Aubrey

Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Aubrey

creativity 90%

elegance 85%

independence 88%

intelligence 80%

strength 75%

warmth 82%

Famous People Named Aubrey

Aubrey Plaza

American actress and comedian, known for Parks and Recreation and The White Lotus

Drake (Aubrey Graham)

Canadian rapper and one of the world's bestselling music artists

Aubrey O'Day

American singer and member of Danity Kane

Middle Names for Aubrey

Beautiful combinations that flow well with Aubrey

Aubrey Rose Aubrey Grace Aubrey Anne Aubrey Lynn Aubrey Nicole Aubrey Marie Aubrey Elise Aubrey Faith Aubrey Joy Aubrey Hope

Names Similar to Aubrey

Similar Sound

Similar Meaning

Elvira

Sibling Name Ideas

Logan Caden Harper Avery Riley

History of Aubrey

Medieval era

Aubrey/Alberich used as a masculine name in French and English nobility

1800s

Aubrey used almost exclusively for boys in English-speaking countries

1970s

Aubrey begins its dramatic shift to predominantly female use in the US

1986

Drake (born Aubrey Graham) born; becomes one of the few famous male Aubreys

2014

Aubrey peaks in the US top-25 for girls, completing the gender transition

Numerology & Symbolism of Aubrey

Destiny Number

Sum of all letters

Soul Urge

Sum of vowels

♍

Zodiac Affinity

Aquarius

Lucky Number

Personal power digit

🎨

Lucky Color

Silver

💎

Lucky Stone

Aquamarine

🌸

Lucky Flower

Sweet Pea

Aubrey Around the World

How Aubrey is written in different languages and scripts

أوبري

Arabic

オーブリー

Japanese

Обри

Russian

오브리

Korean

奥布里

Chinese

Όμπρι

Greek

ऑब्री

Hindi

אוברי

Hebrew

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