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Avonlea is the name of Canadian village in which the "Anne of Green Gables" books written by Lucy Maud Montgomery are set. The books inspired the Canadian spin-off series "Tales of Avonlea" and "Road to Avonlea."

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From another poster: Anne of Green Gables was my favorite book as a child, and I so wanted to live in Avonlea.

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Ava could be a nickname. I like this alternate spelling: Avenleigh
Lea or Lea-lea. I like the alternate spelling Avenly
Avi or Av work well

Meanings and history of the name Avonlea: | Edit

"a return to childlike faith, simple beauty, noble purity, and compassion for the least".

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Avonlea in song, story & screen: | Edit

"Road to Avonlea," "Tales of Avonlea"