Audra
[ˈɔːdrə]Meaning
variant of Audrey and the feminine form of Audrius
Background Story
Audra is the feminine form of Audrius, and also a variant of Audrey that has been used since the 19th century. It is recorded in Latvian, French, German, Medieval English and Anglo-Saxon use, with Audrey, Audrea and Audronė as related forms and Audie as a diminutive. Its popularity in the United States rose after the 1965 debut of the television series The Big Valley, which featured the character Audra Barkley.
Variations
Audrey, Audraea, Audrienne
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