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Avery

Girl · English · Medium name

Meaning
Elf ruler, elf counsel

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
AY-ver-ee
Origin
English

From English surname, from Old French 'Alfred', meaning elf counsel.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ModernSoft and gentleClassic

Languages in use: English, French

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Also recorded as Gender-neutral.

Alternate spellings

  • AverieEnglish

    Modern variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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