Recent high school graduate Aubrie Lisenby of Alabama was named “Aubrie” with Aubie the Tiger, the Auburn University mascot, in mind. (Her father is an Auburn alum).
Over the last few years, Aubrie worked to become one of the best high school softball players in the country. This fall, she’ll start college at Auburn University and join the Auburn Tigers softball team — making her Aubrie, the Tiger. :)
I would call this a case of nominative determinism, but I think it’s likely that Aubrie would have opted to play for Auburn regardless of her name.
P.S. According to the SSA’s state-by-state data, the baby name Auburn is particularly popular in Alabama.
Sources: Aubrie Lisenby Is National Champion with a Thunderbolt, Loaded 2021 softball signing class boasts championship experience