Aurelie
Aurelie is a girl name of Latin, via French origin, meaning “Golden”.
| Meaning | Golden |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via French |
| Pronunciation | oh-ray-LEE |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic, Christian |
| Used in | France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Aurelie
Aurélie is the French form of Aurelia, the feminine of the Roman family name Aurelius. This is usually linked to the Latin aureus, 'golden', although some scholars connect it to an older word for the sun. The family included the emperor Marcus Aurelius. The name was very fashionable in France in the 1980s, part of a wave of soft, Latin-derived names such as Élodie and Coralie.
Is Aurelie a religious name?
Aurélie has no biblical background; it is a classical Roman name that a few early saints carried, and it is used today mainly for its sound and meaning.
How popular is Aurelie?
Very common among French women born in the 1980s and less used for babies today.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aurelie mean?
Aurelie means 'Golden'. It is of Latin, via French origin.
Does Aurelie have a religious meaning?
Aurélie has no biblical background; it is a classical Roman name that a few early saints carried, and it is used today mainly for its sound and meaning.
How do you pronounce Aurelie?
Aurelie is pronounced oh-ray-LEE.
Is Aurelie a boy or girl name?
Aurelie is usually a girl name.