Avalon

The girl's name Avalon has its roots in British mythology, where an island bears this name. Figuratively, Avalon is often associated with 'the apple', a fruit that is frequently linked to paradise.

What does the name Avalon mean?

Avalon is a girl's name that is anchored in British mythology, as it carries the name of an island. More broadly, it means 'the apple', which traces back to the Old Welsh word afal. In the Arthurian legend, Avalon is known as the resting place of King Arthur as well as the home of Morgane le Fay. Additionally, Avalon is often referred to as the apple island. There is also a place named Avalon in Sydney, Australia.

Where does the name Avalon come from?

Avalon is a female first name with Old Welsh roots and means 'the apple'.

How do you pronounce Avalon?

The pronunciation of Avalon is three syllables and well-structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'A-va-lon' [ˈavalɔn], which, due to the even syllable distribution, leads to a stable, flowing sound. The ending '-lon' gives the name a slightly darker, calm closing note, which adds a special depth to it. Overall, Avalon presents itself as balanced and present - flowing, structured, and with a gentle, supportive sound effect.

Popularity

In Germany, Avalon is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2012 at rank 3,656. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, which catapults it to 11,442nd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,410th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ava / Avi

Famous people

• Avalon (Druid in the game 'Star Stable')
• Avalon (song by Oonagh)
• Avalon (song by Eva Simons)
• Avalon Greene (character from the book series 'Best Friend Forever')