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Aurelie

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aurelie: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2023.

Of Latin origin, Aurelie is the French form of Aurelia, drawn from the Roman family name Aurelius, itself derived from *aureus* meaning "golden" or "gilded." One of the most celebrated bearers is the French ballet star Aurélie Dupont, who became the director of the Paris Opera Ballet. The name also appears in history with Saint Aurelia, an early Christian martyr. While no major places are directly named after a bearer, the root *aureus* gave us the word "aureole" and the gold coin known as the aureus. The English variant Aurelia remains more common in Scotland, but the French spelling Aurelie offers a softer, more romantic alternative that has quietly gained international appeal for its luminous meaning.