ThinkabaraAvery: meaning and origin
Avery
“Ruler of the elves”
About the name Avery
Avery is a girl or a boy’s name from the English tradition. Its meaning is “ruler of the elves”. Names from Old English and English words and surnames — like Harper, Hudson, Willow and Wyatt.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: royal names: king, queen and noble.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More English names
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- Arden 🧒Valley of the eagle · English
- Ash 🧒The ash tree · English
- Audrey 👧Noble strength · English
- Autumn 👧The fall season · English
- Blake 🧒Pale, or dark · English
- Brooklyn 👧Broken land, stream; the New York borough · English
- Brooks 👦Of the brook, small stream · English
- Carter 👦Cart driver · English
- Colton 👦Coal town · English
- Cooper 👦Barrel maker · English
- Daisy 👧Day’s eye; the daisy flower · English
Sibling name ideas (English, girls and boys)
- Archer 👦Bowman · English
- Audrey 👧Noble strength · English
- Autumn 👧The fall season · English
- Brooklyn 👧Broken land, stream; the New York borough · English
- Brooks 👦Of the brook, small stream · English
- Carter 👦Cart driver · English
- Colton 👦Coal town · English
- Cooper 👦Barrel maker · English
More unisex names starting with A
- Akira 🧒Bright, clear · Japanese
- Alex 🧒Defender; a short form of Alexander and Alexandra · Greek
- Amari 🧒Strength, eternal · African
- Arden 🧒Valley of the eagle · English
- Ash 🧒The ash tree · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Avery mean?
Avery is a name of English origin. It means: ruler of the elves.
Is Avery a boy or girl name?
Avery is used for both girls and boys in the US.
How many syllables does Avery have?
Avery has 5 letters and about 3 syllables.
Is Avery a popular name?
Yes. Avery has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.