Aubrey

Meaning noble ruler, elf ruler
Origin English, German
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Aubrey
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Au-brey

About Aubrey

Aubrey has evolved into a wonderfully versatile choice, carrying both strength and gentleness in its melodic structure. The name possesses a sophisticated European flair while remaining accessible and friendly. Aubrey strikes an excellent balance—it's familiar enough to avoid constant spelling corrections yet distinctive enough to feel special. The three-syllable rhythm flows beautifully, and the name adapts well to various personality types. Whether your son becomes an athlete, artist, scientist, or entrepreneur, Aubrey fits comfortably in any context. The name has literary connections and appears throughout history in various forms, giving it depth beyond mere sound. Parents who select Aubrey often value names that don't pigeonhole their children into particular stereotypes, allowing individual personality to shine through without the name overshadowing or limiting perception.

Variations of Name Aubrey

Aubree
Aubry
Aubre
Aubery
Alberich

Nicknames for Aubrey

Aub
Brey
Aubs
Bree
Bre
Aubrey

Famous People Named Aubrey

Aubrey PlazaAmerican actress and comedian
Aubrey GrahamDrake - Canadian rapper and musician
Aubrey BeardsleyEnglish illustrator and author
Aubrey DollarAmerican actress
Aubrey EdwardsProfessional wrestling referee
Aubrey ManningBritish zoologist and television presenter
Aubrey HuffAmerican former professional baseball player
Aubrey NealAmerican former NFL football player
Aubrey SolomonAmerican football player
Aubrey WilsonBritish racing driver
Aubrey ImmelmanAmerican political psychologist
Aubrey PankeyAmerican former NFL football player
Aubrey PowellEnglish graphic designer and co-founder of Hipgnosis
Aubrey McClendonAmerican businessman and co-founder of Chesapeake Energy
Aubrey WisbergAmerican screenwriter and film producer
Aubrey SingerBritish journalist and broadcaster
Aubrey LewisBritish psychiatrist and criminologist
Aubrey FaulknerSouth African cricketer

Characters Named Aubrey

Aubrey PosenCharacter in the movie "Pitch Perfect"
Aubrey GrahamCharacter in the TV series "Degrassi - The Next Generation" - portrayed by Drake
Aubrey CainCharacter in the novel "White Oleander" by Janet Fitch
Aubrey "Draub" CraigCharacter in the book "Aubrey's Song" by Jean Thesman
Aubrey JamesCharacter in the TV series "The Royals"
Aubrey MontagueCharacter in the movie "Chariots of Fire"
Aubrey DavisCharacter in the movie "The Grudge 2"
Aubrey St. ClairCharacter in the book "The Silver Linings Playbook" by Matthew Quick
Aubrey GreyCharacter in the TV series "Reign"
Aubrey StewartCharacter in the movie "The Lucky One"
Aubrey HamiltonCharacter in the TV series "Eastwick"
Aubrey HepburnCharacter in the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's" - portrayed by Mickey Rooney
Aubrey BaratheonCharacter in the TV series "Game of Thrones"
Aubrey BouvierCharacter in the movie "The Skeleton Twins"
Aubrey WadmanCharacter in the book "The Hidden Hand" by E.D.E.N. Southworth
Aubrey CatesbyCharacter in the movie "A Night at the Opera"
Aubrey HawkinsCharacter in the TV series "Prison Break"

Other Popular Names Beginning with A

August
Ambrose
Austin
Andre
Ashton
Andres
Azrael
Avery
Ander
Amiri