Aurelius

The masculine name Aurelius has Latin origins, most likely tracing back to the ancient Roman family name 'Aurelius' or possibly derived from the Sabine sun god Ausel. Translated, the name means 'the Golden' or 'the one made of gold'.

What does the name Aurelius mean?

The masculine name Aurelius has Latin origins, most likely tracing back to the ancient Roman family name 'Aurelius' or possibly derived from the Sabine sun god Ausel. Translated, the name means 'the Golden' or 'the one made of gold'. The origin of the name lies in Latin, derived either from the noun aurum for 'gold' or the adjective aurĕus for 'golden', 'gilded', and 'gold-colored'. A well-known bearer of the name was the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who lived in the 2nd century. The first prominent member of the influential Aurelius family was Gaius Aurelius Cotta, who was consul around 75 BC. Other variants include Aurelio (Italian and Spanish), Aurele, Aurelianus, Aureliano, Aurel, Aurelien, Aurelian, and Aurelijus. The most common feminine forms are Aurelia and Aurelie. In Germany, the name has been given since the 16th century.

Where does the name Aurelius come from?

Etymology Aurelius is a masculine name of Sabine and Latin origin meaning 'the Golden' or 'the one made of gold'. Latin Roman Sabine

How do you pronounce Aurelius?

Sound & pronunciation of Aurelius: The name Aurelius is four to three syllables and phonetically rich. Usually pronounced as 'Au-re-li-us' [aʊˈʁeːliʊs], it begins with a diphthong that conveys openness. The middle syllable carries a long E or I sound. The ending '-ius' gives the name a dignified conclusion. Aurelius feels classic and majestic - a name with historical depth and impressive presence.

When is the name day of Aurelius?

The name day of Aurelius is March 12 and November 9.

Popularity

Aurelius is a very popular name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 921st in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2011 at 612th place. In the last ten years, Aurelius has been given as a first name about 440 times, placing it 960th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 925th.

Nicknames & pet names

Aui / Aurel / Auri / Aurii / Lius

Similar first names

Famous people

• Aurelius Augustinus (Church Father and Saint)
• Aurelius Augustinus of Hippo (Philosopher and Roman Bishop)
• Aurelius Battaglia (American Illustrator)
• Aurelius Dumbledore (Character in Fantastic Beasts)
• Aurelius Polzer (Poet)
• Aurelius Skarbalijus (Lithuanian Football Player)
• Aurelius of Carthage (Archbishop of Carthage)
• Aurelius of Riditio (Bishop in Armenia)
• Ignaz Aurelius Feßler (Writer)
• Marcus Aurelius (Roman Emperor)