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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Audra
Audra is of British origin, derived from Old English, meaning “noble strength.” The name is especially popular in Scotland. It also has antecedents in Latvia and Lithuania, meaning “storm.” The name Audra is seen as a variation of the Anglo-Saxon name Audrey.
The surname Audrey has its roots in Wiltshire, where the ancestors held a position as Lords of the Manor. After the Norman Conquest of Britain in 1066, William the Conqueror distributed the land to his victorious Barons, who in turn granted it to their children and relatives. These recipients were called under-tenants and were distinguished from the senior line of the family by adopting surnames based on their possessions, according to the Norman system of surnames.
However, after several battles among his barons, Duke William ordered a census of the entire country of England in 1086 to determine the real owners of the lands. He referred to the census as the Domesday Book, implying that people who registered would possess their property forever. The surname Audrey is therefore speculatively derived from the tenant of the lands of Norton, William de Audrieu, a Norman Baron who was included in the Domesday Book census of 1086.
The most widely used variations of the name Audra are Auria, Adora, Audrie, Adria, Audree, Adira, Adara, and Aura. The nicknames Aud, Auddy, Audie, and Vidra are the preferred nicknames.
Audra might not be a popular name when it comes to fiction. But its variation, Audrey, is prominent in the world of movies and literature. Audrey Anderson is a prominent character in the 2010 film “Legion”. Other prominent characters are Audrey Bourgeois in the animated series “Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir” and Audrey fforbes-Hamilton in the BBC television sitcom “To the Manor Born.”
How To Pronounce Audra?
Famous People With The Name Audra
- Audra Marie CohenAmerican former tennis player, the No.1 collegiate female tennis player in the US in 2007
- Audra Levi Priluck American actress, singer, producer, and writer, a child star in a daily educational segment Kid’s Beat between 1983 and 1987
- Audra Marie Lindley American actress, known for being the landlady Helen Roper on the sitcom Three’s Company
- Audra Mae American singer and songwriter, sang Bob Dylan’s Forever Young on the television series Sons of Anarchy
- Audra Ann McDonald American actress and singer, won six Tony Awards, more performance wins than any other actor
- Audra Strickland American politician, served as a member of the California State Assembly for the 37th district
Audra On The Popularity Chart
The graphs by the Social Security Administration show the popularity and ranking of the name Audra. Refer to them to get a better understanding of its evolution.
Popularity Over Time
The popularity of Audra has remained constant without a single fluctuation from 1981 to 1983. The graph below will give you an idea.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The ranking of Audra was the best in 1983 when it stood at the 18,385th position. Check the graph to understand the trend.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Audra
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