Audra

♀ Girl

Pronounced AW-druh /ˈɔ.drə/Low

Meaning: Lithuanian feminine name meaning 'storm' (from the Lithuanian word for storm). In English usage it also serves as a variant of Audrey, from Old English 'noble strength'.Low

In 30 seconds: Audra is a Lithuanian girl's name meaning 'storm,' which in English use also serves as a form of Audrey.

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Origin LowLithuanian, English

MeaningLithuanian feminine name meaning 'storm' (from the Lithuanian word for storm). In English usage it also serves as a variant of Audrey, from Old English 'noble strength'.

U.S. rank (2025)#2003 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births95 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1967

Total births (all-time)≈ 25,588

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

In Lithuanian the name means 'storm,' taken directly from the word for storm. In English-speaking use it doubles as a variant of Audrey, from Old English for 'noble strength,' so the name carries two distinct senses depending on context. That blend gives Audra both a dramatic and a dignified reading.

Bearers include actresses Audra Lindley and Audra McDonald, who carry the name in its English setting. Its crisp two syllables give Audra a strong, grounded sound.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Audra is storm, from Lithuanian, while it also serves as an English variant of Audrey ('noble strength'), and that mix is what gives the name most of its appeal.

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name - Audra — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Audra Lindley (1918–1997)
Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
★Audra McDonald (1970–present)
Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Audra…

Audrey— The English name Audra serves as a variant of, sharing the 'noble strength' sense.

Korra— echoes that soft -ra sound

Claira— lands in the same popularity range

Moira— another English name

Azura— a fellow English choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Audra mean?

Audra means 'storm' in Lithuanian; it is also an English variant of Audrey, meaning 'noble strength'. It is most often linked with Lithuanian and English tradition.

How do you pronounce Audra?

It's commonly said AW-druh /ˈɔd.ræ/.

Is Audra a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Audra is used as a girl name.

How popular is Audra?

In 2024, Audra ranked #1939 in the U.S. for girls, with 102 births recorded.