Avery Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Avery means elf ruler. From an English surname derived from Old French Aubri, a form of the Germanic Alberic.

Avery began as an English surname from the Norman French Aubri, a form of the Germanic Alberic, built from alf, meaning elf, and ric, meaning ruler. The same source gave rise to the names Aubrey and Oberon. Avery was used as a boy's first name in the American colonies, then became popular for girls at the end of the twentieth century and is now given to both. Its sound is light and bright, with a gentle rhythm, and it joins the group of surname-style names such as Parker, Taylor, and Harper. It is unfussy, friendly, and modern.

Variants of Avery

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