Audley

At a Glance: Name: Audley – Meaning: clearing named for Ealdgyth – Origin: Old English (place name) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: AWD-lee

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Audley began as an Old English place name, referring to a clearing named for a woman called Ealdgyth. It's the kind of name with a specific, traceable story behind it rather than an abstract virtue or wish. If you're drawn to names rooted in real English place-naming history, Audley fits that mold.

Meaning & Origin of Audley

Meaning: Clearing named for Ealdgyth.

Origin: Old English (place name).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Audley

Phonetic: AWD-lee   IPA: /ˈɔːdli/

Popularity of Audley

Audley reached its high point in 1894, when it ranked #595 with 12 recorded babies, and by 1998 — the last year in the SSA's 1891-1998 data range for this name — it had fallen to #8569 with just 6.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1891–1998.

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FAQ

What does the name Audley mean?

Clearing named for Ealdgyth. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Audley)

How do you pronounce Audley?

Audley is pronounced AWD-lee (IPA: /ˈɔːdli/).

Is Audley a popular name right now?

Audley peaked at #595 in 1894 and is ranked #8569 as of 1998. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1891–1998.)

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