About the first name Marie-Aurélie
MeaningThe compound name Marie-Aurélie combines Marie and Aurélie. Marie has its own older etymology, while Aurélie traditionally means “golden” or “gold-colored”.
Historical originMarie-Aurélie belongs to the tradition of compound given names, especially common in French-speaking and Catholic families. Combining several elements often made it possible to honor multiple relatives, saints, or devotional figures.
Did you know?In genealogical records, Marie-Aurélie may be written with or without a hyphen depending on the period, clerk, or indexing practice. Grouping these variants avoids treating the same compound name as separate names.
Pronunciation:ma-ri-o-ré-lima.ʁi.oʁel.i