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The baby name Auric is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OR-ik (IPA: /ˈɔːrɪk/).

Auric is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: OR-ik (IPA: /ˈɔːrɪk/)

What is the meaning of the name Auric ?

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.

Auric has the following similar or variant Names

Auric – Popularity by country

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:

United States
France
AE
BN
CL

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People also ask about Auric

Auric is predominantly a boy's name.
Auric is a 2 syllable name, pronounced OR-ik (IPA: /ˈɔːrɪk/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Aurik, Aurick, Auryc and Aurek.
Across languages, Auric has these equivalents: Aurelius (Latin), Aureus (Latin), Aurel/Aurelian (Romanian/French), Aurelio (Spanish/Italian), Aurèle (French).
Yes — Auric ranked #411 in France in 2010, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Auric ranks highest in France (#411 in 2010).