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Avery
AY-vuh-ree
Avery (name) means a surname and a given name used for both sexes, derived from Old French. Example: “Avery started kindergarten this year.”
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A surname and a given name used for both sexes, derived from Old French.
"Avery started kindergarten this year."
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Etymology
From Old English Ælfræd ("elf counsel"), a doublet of Alfred.
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What does “Avery” mean?
The word “Avery” means a surname and a given name used for both sexes, derived from Old French.
How do you pronounce “Avery”?
“Avery” is pronounced AY-vuh-ree (/ˈeɪ.və.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Avery” in a sentence?
Here is “Avery” used in a sentence: “Avery started kindergarten this year.”
What part of speech is “Avery”?
“Avery” is a name.
Where does the word “Avery” come from?
The word “Avery” comes from Old English. From Old English Ælfræd ("elf counsel"), a doublet of Alfred.
Is “Avery” a common word?
“Avery” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Avery a boy's name or a girl's name?
Avery is used as a given name for both sexes, making it a popular gender-neutral choice in English-speaking countries. It also exists independently as a surname. Its use as a first name for girls has grown especially common in recent decades.
What is the origin of the name Avery?
Avery is derived from Old French and was originally used as a surname before becoming common as a given name. Today it functions as both a first name and a family name across English-speaking countries.
Is Avery more common as a first name or a surname?
Avery is well-established as both a surname and a given name for both sexes. Its gender-neutral quality has made it increasingly popular as a first name in modern usage, while it remains equally recognizable as a traditional surname.
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