Avery

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Avery derives from the Old French name Avere, which means "ruler of the elves" or "king of the fairies".
Pronunciation
AY-və-ree,
AY-vər-ee (English)
AYV-ree
Popularity
Avery is a very popular name in the United States, and has been rising in popularity in other parts of the world as well. It is ranked as the 16th most popular name for baby girls in the US in 2021 according to the SSA.

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Cartoon of Avery

Avery Name meanings & History

The name Avery derives from the Old French name Avere, which means "ruler of the elves" or "king of the fairies". From an English surname that was itself derived from the Norman French form of the given names Alberich or Alfred.As a given name, it was used on the American sitcom Murphy Brown (1988-1998) for both the mother and son of the main character. By 1998 it was more popular as a name for girls in the United States, perhaps further inspired by a character from the movie Jerry Maguire (1996). Avery is a great name for parents who are looking for a name that is modern, but still has a classic feel to it. It is a name that is easy to pronounce and spell, which makes it a practical choice for parents who want a name that their child will not have to constantly correct others on.

Zodiac Sign of Avery: Action Aries

Synonyms of Avery:

A: Action,Angry,Argumentative,Aggressive,Assertive,Ambitious

V: Versatility,Variety,Vivacious,Vexing

E: Enliven,Entertain,Expressive,Enlighten,Environment,Exaggerate

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

Avery is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Avery include Avery Brooks (actor), Avery Johnson (basketball player and coach), and Avery Sharpe (jazz musician).

2.) Avery (Female)

Usage: Old French

Meanings: Elf ruler

Other Forms: Avary


3.) Avery (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) flirtatious

Other Forms: Avary, Averee, Averi, Averie


4.) Avery (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) softspoken

Other Forms: Avary, Ave, Averie, Avry


5.) Avery (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a form of Aubrey.

Other Forms: Avary, Aveary, Avere, Averee, Averey, Averi, Averie, Avrey, Avry


6.) Avery (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Elf counsel


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