Aurélie (or its variants Aurelie or Aurelia) is a feminine name primarily occurring in France, deriving from the Latin Aurelius (golden) family. The masculine forms are Aurèle and Aurélien.[1] The name was historically popular in France, and is currently seeing a resurgence across Europe.[2]

Aurélie
GenderFemale
Language(s)French
Other gender
MasculineAurèle, Aurélien
Origin
Language(s)Latin
Word/nameaureus
Meaning"golden"
Other names
Related namesAurelle, Aurelie, Aurelia

The name is sometimes also given outside of France, especially in Mediterranean countries and the Netherlands. In some cases, the accent aigu on the first e is dropped (Aurelie), and occasionally the final e is replaced with an a (Aurelia), especially in Italy and Romania. Common nicknames include Rory, Arie, and Aurie.

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  1. ^ "Meaning, origin and history of the name Aurélie".
  2. ^ "Name Aurélie Meaning, Origin etc. - Girl Names - Baby Name Aurélie".