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Audi

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Pronounced AW-dee /ˈɔ.di/High

Meaning: A pet form of Audrey — from the Old English Aethelthryth, 'noble strength' (aethel, 'noble', + thryth, 'strength'); also echoes the brand name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Noble strength: Audi is a pet form of Audrey. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowOld English
MeaningA pet form of Audrey — from the Old English Aethelthryth, 'noble strength' (aethel, 'noble', + thryth, 'strength'); also echoes the brand name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8481 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 213

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519872024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Audi is a pet form of Audrey — from the Old English Aethelthryth, 'noble strength' (aethel, 'noble', + thryth, 'strength'); it also echoes the brand name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AW-dee').

In the U.S. it appears as a pet form of Audrey. Rare, noble-strength at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Audrey comes from the Old English Aethelthryth, 'noble strength' — Audi is a crisp pet form (also echoing the brand), modern and warm (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AW-dee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Audrey — routes layered

Variations

AudieAudreyAudy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Audi mean?

Audi is a pet form of Audrey — Old English 'noble strength'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Audi?

It's said AW-dee /ˈɔ.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Audi a boy or girl name?

Audi is a girl's name here (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Audi?

Audi is a very rare name in the U.S.

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