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Rea

Derived from the Old English name Æthelthryth, meaning 'noble strength.' This name carries a sense of timeless elegance and quiet resilience, suggesting a person who is both principled and deeply compassionate.

Key Stats

Total births2,063
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year2025
Peak generationGen A
First recorded1910
Most recent2025
Syllables1
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NY — 62%CA — 15%PA — 15%CT — 8%AK — 0%

Notable People

Audre Lorde (Poet and activist, Sister Outsider) · Audrey Hepburn (Actress and humanitarian, Roman Holiday) · Audrey Tautou (Actress, Amélie) · Audrey Niffenegger (Author, The Time Traveler's Wife) · Audrey Meadows (Actress, The Honeymooners)

Nicknames & Diminutives

AudieDree

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