Avery
[ˈeɪ.və.ri]Meaning
from an English surname derived from the Norman French form of Alberich or Alfred
Background Story
Avery comes from an English surname, which was itself derived from the Norman French form of the given names Alberich or Alfred. As a given name it was used on the American sitcom Murphy Brown (1988-1998) for both the mother and son of the main character. By 1998 it was more popular as a name for girls in the United States, perhaps further inspired by a character from the movie Jerry Maguire (1996).
Variations
Averie, Averye, Averynn
Related Names
Alfie
A diminutive of Alfred
Alfy
A diminutive formed with the suffix -y, from a Germanic name
Aschy
Ashei
Aubrey
From Auberi, an Old French form of Alberich, brought to England by the Normans
Accie
Acey
Recorded as a rare given name in american english
Achan
A term used in some cultures meaning 'blessing' or 'gift'
Acki
Adare
From Irish Áth Dara, 'oak ford'