The golden one
Aurellia is a rare variant of the Latin name Aurelia, derived from the Roman family name Aurelius. It stems from the Latin word 'aurum', meaning gold, and was historically associated with wealth and the sun. While the single-L spelling is more common, this version adds a distinct visual flourish.
Less common today
Aurellia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,280 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Mother of Roman dictator Julius Caesar
Mother of poet Sylvia Plath and editor of her letters
The Portuguese housekeeper who falls in love with Jamie · Love Actually
