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Auric

♂ Boy

Pronounced OR-ik /ˈɔr.ɪk/Medium

Meaning: Auric is an English word meaning 'of or containing gold,' from Latin 'aurum' ('gold'). It is also known as a character name (Auric Goldfinger in James Bond). As a given name it reads as a sleek, radiant word-name; we note the fictional bearer.Low

In 30 seconds: Auric means 'of gold, golden,' from Latin 'aurum' (said 'OR-ik'). A sleek, radiant word-name.
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningAuric is an English word meaning 'of or containing gold,' from Latin 'aurum' ('gold'). It is also known as a character name (Auric Goldfinger in James Bond). As a given name it reads as a sleek, radiant word-name; we note the fictional bearer.
U.S. rank (2024)#11036 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420082024

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

Auric is an English word, 'of or containing gold,' from Latin 'aurum.' It is also known from Auric Goldfinger in James Bond. As a modern given name it reads as a sleek, golden word-name; we note the fictional bearer (said 'OR-ik').

In the U.S. it is rare and reads as a modern word-name. Rare, sleek, and radiant.

Did you know? Auric comes from Latin 'aurum' ('gold') and means 'of gold' — also the first name of the James Bond villain Auric Goldfinger, which we note (said 'OR-ik').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Auric — Latin 'aurum'; 'of gold'; also Auric Goldfinger

Variations

AureusAurick

Nicknames

AurRic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Auric mean?

Auric means 'of gold, golden,' from Latin 'aurum' ('gold').

How do you pronounce Auric?

It's said OR-ik /ˈɔr.ɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Auric a boy or girl name?

Auric is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Auric?

Auric is a rare, modern word-name in the U.S.

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