The girl's name Avery \a-ve-ry\, also used as boy's name Avery, is pronounced AY-vree. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "elf counsel". Feminine form of Alfred that originated as a Norman French pronunciation of Alfred.

ORIGIN
Old English

MEANING
Elf, supernatural counsel

A surname that originated during the Middle Ages from Alfred. Animator and cartoon director,Tex Avery, who created the characters Daffy Duck, Droopy, Chilly Willy, and coined the phrase "What's up Doc?" for Bugs Bunny, is a namesake. Predominantly used as a girl's name.

VARIATIONS
Alfred Averill

ALTERNATIVES
Aeverie Averie Avry Averi Averey

FAMOUS Averys
Steve Avery (baseball pitcher) Avery Schreiber (comedian/actor) Avery Brooks (actor) James Avery (actor)

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