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Audry
GirlEnglish, Old English· “variant of Audrey, "noble strength"”
- Meaning
- variant of Audrey, "noble strength"
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- AW-dree
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- Unranked
- US babies 2025
- 0
- Best rank
- #759 (1928)
- Peak year
- 1928
Meaning and origin of Audry
Audry is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Audrey, "noble strength"”.
Audry is a spelling of Audrey, the English form of the Old English Æthelthryth, made of æthel, "noble," and thryth, "strength." Saint Æthelthryth, known as Saint Audrey, was a seventh-century queen and abbess who founded the abbey at Ely. The word tawdry comes from cheap lace sold at Saint Audrey's fair. The actress Audrey Hepburn made the name widely admired in the twentieth century. Audry drops the e from the second syllable. It is said AW-dree. Without the e it sits visually close to Audra.
Other spellings with the same sound: Audrey.
Popularity over time
Audry first appears in US Social Security records in 1893. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 18 different years, starting in 1912. Its best national rank was #759 in 1928, the same year it reached its highest count of 88 babies. It did not appear in the 2025 data, which only lists names given to at least five babies.
Its national rank moved from #949 in 1920, #1,957 in 1950, #3,222 in 1980, #3,075 in 2000, and #3,697 in 2010. Of the 4,029 US girls named Audry since records began, 16% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 529 babies. Since 2010, 302 more have been named Audry.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Rosaline, Rozella, Herminia, Willia, and Nella.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Audry is usually pronounced AW-dree, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ry”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Audrey.
Middle names for Audry
A few middle names that flow with Audry: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Audry
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Audry mean?
Audry is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Audrey, "noble strength"”.
What is the origin of the name Audry?
Audry has English and Old English roots. Audry is a spelling of Audrey, the English form of the Old English Æthelthryth, made of æthel, "noble," and thryth, "strength." Saint Æthelthryth, known as Saint Audrey, was a seventh-century queen and abbess who founded the abbey at Ely.
Is Audry a popular name?
No. Audry was not recorded for five or more babies of its most common sex in 2025, so it is rare today.
Is Audry a boy or girl name?
Audry is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Audry?
Audry is usually pronounced AW-dree. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings