Aubry

Aubry is a surname of French origin and, less commonly, a given name. It is derived from the medieval French form Aubry or Aubri, itself from the Germanic personal name Alberic or Adalric, composed of elements meaning noble and ruler. The English form Aubrey is closely related.

As a surname, Aubry is most common in France and in French-speaking regions; it is widely found in Belgium and in Canada, particularly Quebec, where it was introduced during the colonization of New France. In the Americas and elsewhere, it persists as a family name through immigration and settlement, often with various spellings such as Aubry, Aubri, Aubrey, and Aubrey.

The name can be occupational or toponymic in origin, referring to a person associated with a place named Aubry or to a bearer of the given name. In modern times, Aubry is primarily a surname; when used as a given name, it is relatively rare and usually found in French-speaking communities.

There is a close linguistic connection to the English given name Aubrey and to the surname Aubrey in English-speaking countries, reflecting shared roots.