Aubrieta

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Flower name, elaboration of Aubrey

"trailing purple flower; elf ruler"

Aubrieta Origin and Meaning

The name Aubrieta is a girl's name meaning "trailing purple flower; elf ruler".

Aubrieta could be viewed as an alternative form of the popular Aubrey, however, it is also a botanical name. Named for illustrator and artist Claude Aubriet, it is a spreading, trailing plant with purple flowers. Aubrieta is currently a very rare option in the US, but its own that feels like it would fit in with current trends.