Audrey Grissom

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Audrey Grissom — noble strength
197K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Audrey Grissom is a name that combines English origins. The first name Audrey is a feminine given name of English origin. Audrey is a feminine given name. It is rarely a masculine given name. Audrey is the Anglo-Norman form of the Anglo-Saxon name Æðelþryð, composed of the elements æðel "noble" and þryð "strength". The literal definition of the word is “noble strength” or “strength from nobility”. The Anglo-Norman form of the name was applied to Saint Audrey (died 679), also known by the historical form of her name as Saint Æthelthryth. The same name also survived into the modern period in its Anglo-Saxon form, as Etheldred, e.g. Etheldred Benett (1776–1845) and Etheldred Browning (1869–1946). The surname Grissom: Barry Grissom (born 1954), former U.S. Attorney Betty Grissom (1927–2018), American plaintiff Clayton Holmes Grissom (born 1978), American pop singer Clay Aiken, made famous by American Idol Cory Grissom (born 1990), American football player Daniel M. Grissom (1829–1930), American journalist David Grissom (fl. from 1978), American session guitarist Geneo Grissom (born 1992), American football player Gus Grissom (1926–1967), the second American astronaut to fly in space; killed in the Apollo 1 accident Irene Welch Grissom (1873–1965), American poet Janet G. Audrey is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 197K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Audrey reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Audrey

Meaning: noble strength

English

Audrey is a feminine given name. It is rarely a masculine given name. Audrey is the Anglo-Norman form of the Anglo-Saxon name Æðelþryð, composed of the elements æðel "noble" and þryð "strength". The literal definition of the word is “noble strength” or “strength from nobility”. The Anglo-Norman form of the name was applied to Saint Audrey (died 679), also known by the historical form of her name as Saint Æthelthryth. The same name also survived into the modern period in its Anglo-Saxon form, as Etheldred, e.g. Etheldred Benett (1776–1845) and Etheldred Browning (1869–1946).

Surname: Grissom

English

Barry Grissom (born 1954), former U.S. Attorney Betty Grissom (1927–2018), American plaintiff Clayton Holmes Grissom (born 1978), American pop singer Clay Aiken, made famous by American Idol Cory Grissom (born 1990), American football player Daniel M. Grissom (1829–1930), American journalist David Grissom (fl. from 1978), American session guitarist Geneo Grissom (born 1992), American football player Gus Grissom (1926–1967), the second American astronaut to fly in space; killed in the Apollo 1 accident Irene Welch Grissom (1873–1965), American poet Janet G.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Audrey is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Audrey by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Audrey Grissom

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Audrey Grissom:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Audrey?
The first name Audrey originates from English. Audrey is a feminine given name. It is rarely a masculine given name. Audrey is the Anglo-Norman form of the Anglo-Saxon name Æðelþryð, composed of the elements æðel "noble" and þryð "strength". The literal definition of the word is “noble strength” or “strength from nobility”. The Anglo-Norman form of the name was applied to Saint Audrey (died 679), also known by the historical form of her name as Saint Æthelthryth. The same name also survived into the modern period in its Anglo-Saxon form, as Etheldred, e.g. Etheldred Benett (1776–1845) and Etheldred Browning (1869–1946).
When was Audrey most popular?
The name Audrey reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Grissom?
The surname Grissom originates from English. Barry Grissom (born 1954), former U.S. Attorney Betty Grissom (1927–2018), American plaintiff Clayton Holmes Grissom (born 1978), American pop singer Clay Aiken, made famous by American Idol Cory Grissom (born 1990), American football player Daniel M. Grissom (1829–1930), American journalist David Grissom (fl. from 1978), American session guitarist Geneo Grissom (born 1992), American football player Gus Grissom (1926–1967), the second American astronaut to fly in space; killed in the Apollo 1 accident Irene Welch Grissom (1873–1965), American poet Janet G.
How common is the surname Grissom?
The surname Grissom is shared by approximately 12K people worldwide.
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