Avery

Avery is a name that was originally used for boys and has its origins in an old English family name. This traces back to the Old High German names Alfred or Alberich.

What does the name Avery mean?

The name Avery, which was once considered a male first name, has now also established itself as a girl's name. Translated, it means "the leader of the elves," "the king/queen of the elves," or "the council of elves." The origin of the name lies in Old High German, where the first part "alb" or "alf" stands for "the elf," "the fairy," "the nature spirit," or "a supernatural being." The second component comes from "rat," which means "the council," "the advice," "the advisor," or "the consultation," or from "rihhi," which means "rich," "powerful," "high," "the power," "the rule," or "the ruler." Variants of this name include Avarie, Averie, and Avary.

Where does the name Avery come from?

Avery is a name that is both female and male with Old High German roots, carrying the meaning "the leader of the elves" or "the advisor of the elves." The composition in Old High German is derived from Alfred: "alb" or "alf" means the elf, the nature spirit, while "rat" stands for the council, the advice, the advisor, or the consultation. Also derived from Alberich, the name has similar meanings, with "rihhi" meaning rich, powerful, and high. The linguistic origins lie in Old English and English.

How do you pronounce Avery?

The pronunciation of Avery is two syllables and lively. The name is usually pronounced as "Ei-we-ri" [ˈeɪvəri], with a gliding diphthong shaping the sound. The gentle middle structure gives the name harmony, while the bright "-ry" creates a light ending. Avery sounds modern, dynamic, and self-assured.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Avery enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,740th on the list of the most common first names for girls. In the last ten years, Avery has been chosen as a first name about 100 times, placing it 2,484th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,711th worldwide. In recent years, the following rankings can be found in the first name charts of various countries: In Germany, Avery ranks 1,740th in 2024.

Nicknames & pet names

Ava / Ave / Aves / Avy / Ever / Very / Vivi

Famous people

• Annabella Avery Thorne (actress and model)
• Avery Ardovino (ski jumper from the USA)
• Avery Atkins (American football player)
• Avery Bradley (American basketball player)
• Avery Brooks (US actor & director)
• Avery Brundage (5th President of the IOC (1877–1975)
• Avery Carlyle (character from Gossip Girl)
• Avery Claflin (American composer)
• Avery Corman (American writer)
• Avery Craven (American historian)
• Avery Dulles (American theologian)
• Avery Grace Sehorn (American actress)
• Avery John (soccer player from Trinidad and Tobago)
• Avery Johnson (basketball player from America)
• Avery Paraiso (American model)
• Avery Parrish (American jazz musician)
• Avery Patterson (American soccer player)
• Avery Robert Cardinal Dulles (US theologian & cardinal)
• Avery Robinson (composer from America)
• Avery Rockefeller (member of the Rockefeller family (1924–1979)