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Audree

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Pronounced AW-dree /ˈɔ.dri/High

Meaning: Noble strength; variant of Audrey, from Old English ÆthelthrythHigh

In 30 seconds: Audrey with a doubled-e tail — same saintly Old English pedigree, same 'noble strength', plus a dash of modern spelling sparkle.
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Origin HighEnglish
MeaningNoble strength; variant of Audrey, from Old English Æthelthryth
U.S. rank (2024)#3333 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births47 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,691

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319042024

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

History & Origin

Audree is a variant of Audrey, the smoothed-down medieval form of Old English Æthelthryth — 'noble strength' — borne by the seventh-century saint and queen Etheldreda of Ely. The name survived the centuries through her cult, was used by Shakespeare for a country lass in As You Like It, and was reborn glamorous with Audrey Hepburn.

As Audrey surged back into the American top tier in the 2000s and 2010s, spelling variants followed; Audree is the most common of them, giving the classic a breezier finish. It remains a rare alternative to its evergreen original.

Did you know? The word 'tawdry' comes from St. Audrey — cheap lace sold at her medieval fairs was 'St. Audrey's lace', eventually slurred into tawdry. The name itself stayed classy.
Overall data confidence 93%
Behind the Name — Audrey — parent etymology

Variations

AudreyAudrieAudra

Nicknames

Audie

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If you like Audree…

Audrey— the Hepburn-classic original
Aubrey— the rhyming Au- name that shares its era of revival
Audra— the sleek midcentury sister form
Ainsley— a fellow vowel-led two-syllable favorite

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Audree mean?

Audree is a variant of Audrey, from Old English Æthelthryth, meaning 'noble strength'.

How do you pronounce Audree?

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

Is Audree a boy or girl name?

Audree is a girl's name.

How popular is Audree?

Audree is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Audrey is the enduring classic form.