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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dawn
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- aw-ROR
Aurore is a French girl's name that means "dawn," pronounced aw-ROR. It has a romantic, storybook feel with a vintage air, the kind of name that suits a parent drawn to old-world charm.
Meaning & Origin of Aurore
Meaning: Dawn.
Origin: French.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Aurore
aw-RORIPA /ɔːˈrɔːr/
Popularity of Aurore
Aurore peaked at #708 in 1896, when 20 baby girls were given the name. By 2022 it had slipped to #15607, with just 5 girls receiving it that year, so your child would be unlikely to meet another Aurore.
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FAQ
What does the name Aurore mean?
Dawn. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Aurore?
Aurore is pronounced aw-ROR (IPA: /ɔːˈrɔːr/).
Is Aurore a popular name right now?
Aurore peaked at #708 in 1896 and is ranked #15607 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1884–2022.)
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