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Audley

Gender: Unisex
Origin: English
Meaning: Aldgyth clearing or prosperous clearing
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Audley Meaning and Origin

Audley is a name meaning “Aldgyth clearing or prosperous clearing”, from English origin.

It is primarily used as a surname. As a given name, it is usually given to boys. The name Audley is believed to have originated from the Old English words “ead,” meaning “wealth” or “prosperity,” and “leah,” meaning “woodland clearing.” Therefore, the name Audley can be interpreted to mean “prosperous clearing” or “wealthy clearing.” Audley has been used as a given name in England since the medieval period, and it has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history. For example, Audley End is the name of a historic country house in Essex, England, which was named after Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, who served as Lord Chancellor of England during the reign of Henry VIII.

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