The name Auther, of Old French origin, is derived from the Germanic element 'Audo', meaning 'noble'. It was introduced to England by the Normans after the Norman Conquest in 1066 and has since been associated with several notable figures throughout history.
The name Auther experienced a slight dip in popularity between 1925 and 1930 with five births each year, but saw an increase to seven births by 1936. Overall, there were seventeen children named Auther born during this period.