Avery (given name)
Avery is traditionally a male given name ultimately derived from the Old English name Ælfred (Old English form of Alfred), which is formed from the elements ælf 'elf' and ræd 'counsel', and literally translating to 'elf-counsel'.
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| Pronunciation | /ˈeɪvəri/ AY-vər-ee or /ˈeɪvri/ AYV-ree |
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| Gender | Unisex |
| Language(s) | English, Old English, Norman French |
| Origin | |
| Derivation | Ælfred |
| Meaning | "Elf-counsel" |
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| Alternative spelling | Averie, Averi |
| See also | Alfred, Alf, Alberich, Aubrey |
Beginning in the late 20th century, Avery began to also be used as a female given name and sometimes appears with the feminine alternative spellings Averie/Averi. Avery also exists as a surname.
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