The baby name Auric is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OR-ik (IPA: /ˈɔːrɪk/).
Auric is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Auric is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OR-ik (IPA: /ˈɔːrɪk/).
Auric is Latin in Origin.
Auric is a modern English given name drawn from the adjective auric, "of gold," ultimately from Latin aurum, gold. It carries luminous overtones of radiance, value, and warmth, echoing the precious metal’s color and symbolism of prosperity and excellence.
As a personal name, Auric is a recent, rare choice in the Anglophone world, appearing in the late 20th century and gaining modest recognition alongside elemental and color-inspired names. Public awareness was nudged by the James Bond character Auric Goldfinger, though usage remains uncommon. Variants and near-forms include Aurick and Aurik in English, while cognate, Latin-based relatives are Aurel, Aurelio, Aurelius, and the French Aurélien; feminine counterparts include Aura, Aurelia, and Aurora. The meaning "golden" is consistent across this family of names, giving Auric a sleek, contemporary sound anchored in a venerable classical root.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| France | Boys | 2010 | #411 | 3 | 2,828 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #887 | 6 | 7,044 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 |
Auric is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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