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Aurie
Pronounced OR-ee /ˈɔr.i/High
Meaning: A pet form of Aurora ('dawn') or Aurelia ('golden') — from Latin aurum, 'gold', and aurora, 'dawn'; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Aurie is a pet form of Aurora — from Latin aurora, 'the dawn' (the Roman goddess of the dawn) — or of Aurelia, from Latin aurum, 'gold' — 'golden' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, sunny, modern name; the -ie styling personalizes it (said 'OR-ee'; nickname Rory).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, golden-or-dawn at the root, and sunny.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Aurie mean?
Aurie pets Aurora ('dawn') or Aurelia ('golden', Latin); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Aurie?
It's said OR-ee /ˈɔr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Aurie a boy or girl name?
Aurie is a girl's name.
How popular is Aurie?
Aurie is a rare name in the U.S.













