Etheldreda
noble strength
GenderGirlOriginAnglo-SaxonSay iteth-el-DREE-duhPopularityvery rare
Pronounced eth-el-DREE-duh
About the name Etheldreda
Etheldreda was an East Anglian queen who founded Ely Abbey after twice remaining a virgin through royal marriages. Grand and unusual, it's often shortened affectionately to Audrey.
Independent and principled, unwilling to compromise her convictions.
Fun fact
The modern name Audrey actually derives directly from Etheldreda through centuries of sound-shift.
Nicknames for Etheldreda
AudreyDreda
Variations
AudreyAethelthrythEdiltrude
Famous people named Etheldreda
- Saint Etheldreda (founder of Ely)