Aurore

The name Aurore is the French variant of Aurora, which embodies the goddess of the dawn in Roman mythology. Thus, the name can be translated as 'the dawn' or 'the goddess of the dawn'.

What does the name Aurore mean?

Aurore is a French derivative of the name Aurora, which in Roman mythology represents the goddess of the dawn. Translated, the name means 'the dawn' or 'the goddess of the dawn'. Its origins lie in Latin, derived from the term aurōra, which stands for 'dawn' and 'daybreak'. In Germany, the name has gained attention in naming since the Renaissance. Aurore also refers to a white grape variety. In the past, there was a car brand in Hungary named Aurore. Related forms include Laurora, Aura, Aure, Auri, and Ory.

Where does the name Aurore come from?

Aurore is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'the dawn' or 'the goddess of the dawn'. The Latin word aurōra stands for 'the dawn' and 'daybreak'. The language is French.

How do you pronounce Aurore?

The pronunciation of Aurore results in a soft, harmonious sound with smooth transitions. In German pronunciation, it is usually realized as 'O-rohr' [oˈʁoːʁ] or in reference to the French pronunciation, where the name begins with a rounded, open vowel. The repeated 'r' structure gives the name a swinging sound quality. As a result, it appears elegant and calm – soft, flowing, and pleasantly resonant.

When is the name day of Aurore?

The name day of Aurore is celebrated on April 1.

Popularity

In Germany, Aurore is a rather rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th among the most common names for girls. Its best placement was in 2009, reaching 2,111th. Over the last ten years, Aurore has been given approximately 20 times, placing it 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,014th. Worldwide, there are various rankings of Aurore in the name charts of different countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Aura / Auri / Rore / Rory

Famous people

• Amantine-Aurore-Lucile Dupin de Francuei (French writer)
• Aurore Auteuil (French actress)
• Aurore Barry (American film director)
• Aurore Clement (actress from Russia)
• Aurore Jean (French skier)
• Aurore Mongel (American swimmer)
• Aurore Verhoeven (French cyclist)
• Aurore von Haxthausen (composer from Sweden)