Avery Name Meaning & Origin
Avery
Pronunciation: AY-və-ree (key)
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- Meanings and history of the name Avery
From the surname, descended from a medieval form of Alfred.
Ruler of the elves, protector of the innocent.
Ruler of the forest people.- Famous real-life people named Avery
Avery Brooks, actor
Avery Bradley, NBA athlete
- Avery in song, story & screen
Murphy Brown's sons name was Avery on the TV show
Avery Arable, brother of Fern Arable in 'Charlotte's Web' by E. B. White
Avery Bullock, American Dad
Dr. Jackson Avery, Grey's Anatomy
Avery, Gene Hackman's character in "The Firm"
Avery Barkley, played by Jonathan Jackson, is a character on the TV series "Nashville."
"Dear Avery", a song by the Decemberists
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Friendly?
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This traditional male name -- a medieval form of Alfred -- has been climbing to an all-time popularity peak for baby boys. The trick is, it's even more common for girls. Once a name starts to turn feminine, parents of boys usually run in the other direction. But lately, favorites like Jordan and Peyton have been bucking the trend. Cross your fingers that elegant Avery joins them as a two-gender standard.
From The Baby Name Wizard by Laura Wattenberg. Buy the book