Avery name meaning
40k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Avery mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Iowa, U.S., the name Avery is of French origin and means "Noble, ruler of the elves, kind, gifted, beautiful, and wise beyond their years".
- 2 people from Australia and the United States agree the name Avery means "Elf Ruler".
- A submission from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Avery means "Elf ruler, powerful, strong" and is of French origin.
- A submission from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Avery means "ruler of elves".
- According to a user from Maine, U.S., the name Avery is of English origin and means "Ruler of the elves".
- A user from Iowa, U.S. says the name Avery is of French origin and means "Wise ruler".
- A submission from the United States says the name Avery means "King/Queen of elves".
- A user from Illinois, U.S. says the name Avery is of German origin and means "Queen/king of elves".
- A user from Ohio, U.S. says the name Avery is of English origin and means "Compassionate Ruler, Just & Fair, Protector of the Weak, Loyal, Trustworty".
- According to a user from North Carolina, U.S., the name Avery is of Scottish origin and means "Two sided ruler".
- According to 3 people from Colorado, U.S., the name Avery is of English origin and means "Elf".
From the Anglo-Norman form of Alfred, ultimately from Old English Ælfrǣd, from ælf (“elf”) and rǣd (“counsel”).
- A patronymic surname.
- A male given name from Old French or transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
- A census-designated place in Calaveras County, California, United States.
Notable Persons Named Avery
Notable Persons Named Avery
Avery Brooks is an actor, director, and singer. Avery was given the name Avery Franklin Brooks on October 2nd, 1948 in Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
Avery Brundage was a Life Honorary President of the International Olympic Committee, First Vice President of the International Olympic Committee, Second Vice President of the International Olympic Committee, Member of the International Olympic Committee, President of the U. Avery was born on September 28th, 1887 in Detroit. He breathed his last breath on May 8th, 1975.
Avery Bradley is a basketball player for the Boston Celtics, →Maine Red Claws, and Hapoel Jerusalem in the National Basketball Association. His most notable accomplishments were from 2010 to present. Avery was born on November 26th, 1990 in Tacoma, Washington.
Avery Johnson is a basketball player for the Palm Beach Stingrays, San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets, Seattle SuperSonics, Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, and Dallas Mavericks in the Southeastern Conference. His career lasted from 1988 to 2004. Avery was born on March 25th, 1965 in New Orleans.
Avery Schreiber was an actor and comedian. His career lasted from 1964 to 2001. Avery was given the name Avery Lawrence Schreiber on April 9th, 1935 in Chicago. He died on January 7th, 2002.
Avery Haines is a journalist. Avery was given the name Avery Hayward Haines on November 28th, 1966 in New Mexico.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Avery
Notable Persons With the Last Name Avery
Steven Avery is a criminal.
James Avery was an actor and poet. He was most prominent from 1980 to 2013. James was given the name James LaRue Avery on November 27th, 1945 in Pughsville, Virginia, U.S. He left this life on December 31st, 2013.
Jackson Avery is a chairman of grey sloan memorial hospital, attending physician, plastic surgery, otorhinolaryngology, and chairman.
Tex Avery was an animator, cartoonist, voice actor, director, and voice acting. His most notable accomplishments were from 1930 to 1980. Tex was given the name Frederick Bean Avery on February 26th, 1908 in Taylor, Texas. He died on August 26th, 1980.
Sean Avery is a hockey player. He was most prominent from 2000 to 2012. Sean was born on April 10th, 1980 in North York.
Paul Avery was a journalist and author. Paul was born on April 2nd, 1934 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. He passed away on December 10th, 2000.
- Oswald Avery Jr.Scientist
- Shondrella AveryActress
- Eric AveryMusician
- Dylan AveryFilmmaker
- Phyllis AveryActress
- Donnie AveryFootball Player
- Tom AveryExplorer-author
- William Henry AveryGovernor of Kansas
- Charles Avery
- Kevin Avery
- Isaac Erwin AveryMilitary Person
- Xavier AveryAthlete
- Kate Avery
- Bryan Avery
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Avery | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 71.13% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 22.93% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.75% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.39% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.29% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Avery
People with the last name Avery are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Avery
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