Variant of Aubrey, from Germanic Alberic meaning 'elf ruler' or 'supernatural power.'
Obry is another variant of Aubrey, ultimately from Germanic Alberic and the idea of elf ruler or supernatural power. The shorter spelling gives it a more abrupt, modern appearance, though the underlying history remains the same.
It feels even more unusual than Obrey, which can make it memorable. In contemporary use, Obry has a terse, modern edge. It sounds like a name shaped for simplicity and distinction, with enough historical depth to prevent it from feeling arbitrary.
The mythic meaning gives it a subtle charge, even if most wearers would experience the name as stylistically modern. Obry feels brief, uncommon, and quietly powerful.