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Aubade
French
"morning love song"
Where as a serenade is an evening love song, an aubade is sung first thing in the morning.
Aubelin
French
"white, dawn"
A rare French name deriving from Latin albus "white", also related to the French word for "dawn", aube .
Auberon
English, French, German
"elf ruler, bright elf; noble bear"
Rarely heard in the US, Auberon has a gentle autumnal feel rare in a male name. A Shakespeare-adjacent choice, Auberon started out as as a pet form of Auberi, the French form of German Alberich.…
Auberron
Auberron is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Germanic elements or representing a creative modern invention. The name may blend 'auber' (related to auburn…
Aubert
French variation of Albert
"noble, bright"
Likely to be pronounced AW-bert in English, short forms Aubie and Bertie give this rare French name quirky modern appeal.
Aubin
French form of Albinus, Ancient Roman
"white, blond, bright"
Aubin might be seen as a fresher and more decidedly masculine twist on Aubrey, though the two are not related. This stylish French choice derives from the Roman Albinus or Albus, meaning "white,…
Aubra
Aubra is an uncommon masculine name with somewhat obscure origins. It may be a variant of Aubrey, which derived from the Germanic name Alberich, meaning 'elf ruler' or 'magical ruler.' Despite Aubrey…
Aubrey
English from French
"elf ruler"
Once a popular choice in for boys in the Middle Ages and again during the 19th century, Aubrey has mostly been used for girls in the US since the 1970's. With its arty, surname-y, and sophisticated…
Aubry
Aubry is a variant spelling of Aubrey, a name with Germanic origins meaning 'elf ruler' or 'magical being.' Historically, it was a masculine name derived from the Germanic elements 'alb' (elf) and…
Auburn
Color name
"deep reddish-brown"
A strong, warm name and a strong warm color. Would make an excellent alternative to August or Aubrey.
Aubury
Aubury is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Aubrey, which originated as a Norman French name derived from Germanic elements meaning 'elf ruler' or 'magical being.' Historically…
Audamar
Germanic
"famous wealth"
An audacious sounding ancient name belonging to an 8th-century Swiss saint, an abbot of Saint Gall.
Auden
English
"old friend"
The poetic, soft-spoken Auden has recently started to be considered as a first name option, used for both sexes, appreciated for its pleasing sound as well as its link to the distinguished modern…
Audie
Short form of Auden or variation on Edward
Audie as a boys' name was made famous by Audie Murphy, the most decorated hero of World War II. Murphy was born one of ten children of a poor Texas sharecropper's family and the origins of his…
Audio
Word name
When actress Shannyn Sossamon dubbed her newborn Audio Science, it sent out some definite shock waves. We don't recommend Audio or Video for even the most intrepid baby namer.
Audley
Audley is a masculine name of English origin, primarily derived from an Old English place name and surname meaning 'Ealdgyth's meadow' or 'old meadow.' With aristocratic connections in British…
Audon
Audon is a rare masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Auden, which has Old English roots meaning 'old friend' or 'old hill.' Alternatively, it could be related to…
Audr
Audr is a masculine name with Norse origins. It is a variant of the Old Norse name Auðr, which means 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' In Norse mythology and Viking culture, wealth was highly valued, making…
Auðr
Old Norse
"prosperity"
In Norse mythology, Auðr is a male character — son of the night and uncle of Thor. However, even before its mention in the Prose Edda, Auðr was primarily a female name. It survives today as Auður, a…
Alberts
Alberts is a masculine name that functions as both a surname and given name, derived from the Germanic name Albert, meaning 'noble' and 'bright' or 'famous.' This particular form with the final 's'…