Avery
AY-vuh-ree
✦ Meaning
“Derived from the Norman French 'Averie,' originally meaning 'elf ruler' or possibly connected to the Latin 'avarus' meaning 'desired.' It gained popularity as a modern gender-neutral choice in recent decades.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #31 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Avery Brooks (actor)
- Avery Anderson III (basketball player)
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Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across English-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
Derived from the Norman French 'Averie,' originally meaning 'elf ruler' or possibly connected to the Latin 'avarus' meaning 'desired.' It gained popularity as a modern gender-neutral choice in recent decades.
Avery is currently ranked #31 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Avery include Ave.
Names that pair beautifully with Avery include Riley, Asher, Ezra, Sloan.