Aubrey
[ˈɔː.briː]Meaning
from Auberi, an Old French form of Alberich, brought to England by the Normans
Background Story
Aubrey comes from Auberi, an Old French form of Alberich, brought to England by the Normans. It was common in the Middle Ages and was revived in the 19th century. Since the mid-1970s it has more frequently been given to girls, following Bread's 1972 song "Aubrey" and its similarity to the established feminine name Audrey.
Variations
Aubree, Aubri
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