US Popularity:4613
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):British, Norse
Meaning:Of Auda; Prosperous; Prosperity, fortune, riches, wealth; Of Etheidreda and Audrey; Noble strength
Aud is a fascinating little moniker with roots in many languages. First, Aud is a short form for Auda, meaning "prosperous" in Old French. Interestingly, it has a similar meaning of "prosperity," "fortune," "riches," and "wealth" in Old Norse. Aud may be a diminutive of the Old English name Etheidreda, meaning "noble strength." It's shared with 7th century Saint Etheldreda, a Queen of Northumbria. Lastly, this feminine name can be a fashionable nod to Hollywood darling Audrey Hepburn. Your little one is destined to be both prosperous and effortlessly chic, just like the legendary Audrey herself!

Aud Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1921
#6029
in 1921
+ 2583
from 1919
In comparison to the previous year's data
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