Avery

Meaning: elf counsel (from Alfred) · Origin: English (from Norman French) · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

An English surname that grew out of Norman French forms of the Old English name Ælfræd ('elf counsel'). Long used for boys, it became one of the most popular American girls' names in the 2000s.

Famous people named Avery

Avery Brooks (actor)

Nicknames

Ave, Aves

Variants & related names

Averie, Averi

Avery name art

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FAQ

What does the name Avery mean?

Avery means “elf counsel (from Alfred)”. It comes from English (from Norman French).

Is Avery a popular name?

Yes — Avery has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Avery?

Ave, Aves.

What are other forms of Avery?

Averie, Averi.

Similar names

Ivy · Everly · Addison · Audrey · Brooklyn · Kinsley

More: names starting with A · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.