Avery

Meaning: Its source is Alfred, an English name meaning "Elf counsel."

Feminine Forms: Averi and Averie

Popularity: The name Avery ranked 241st in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 638th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: This name originated as a Norman French pronuciation of Alfred.

Leadership

Avery Fisher
American industrialist.
- Founded the Fisher Electronics Company (see list of Miscellaneous Business Leaders)

Stage and Screen

Avery Brooks (born 1949)
Actor and educator.
- Portrays Capt. Benjamin Sisko (see list of Actors on ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'')


Aeverie
Averie
Abira
Afifa
Aubery
Averi
Aviva
Adeline
Alexis

Teasing Nicknames:

A-very good guy
Avery Slavery

Meaning: Its source is Alfred, an English name meaning "Elf counsel."

Alternative Spellings: Aeverie

Popularity: The name Avery ranked 138th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 3227th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: This name originated as a Norman French pronunciation of Alfred.

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