Avery

English

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman Averay, Auveray, Alverey, from Latin Alveredus, Aluredus, from Old English Ælfræd, from ælf (“elf”) and ræd (“counsel”). Doublet of Alfred.[1][2]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈeɪvəɹi/

Proper noun

Avery

  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.
  2. A male given name from Old French or transferred from the surname.
  3. A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
  4. A census-designated place in Calaveras County, California, United States.
  5. An unincorporated community in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States.

Derived terms

References
  1. Hanks, Patrick (2006) A Dictionary of First Names‎, Oxford; New York : Oxford University Press, →ISBN
  2. Redmonds, George (2004 April 13) Christian Names in Local and Family History‎, Dundurn, →ISBN

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