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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Clearing named for Ealdgyth
- Origin
- Old English (place name)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- AWD-lee
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
AWD-leeIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Audley mean?
Clearing named for Ealdgyth. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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