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Avielle

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Pronounced ah-vee-EL /ˌɑː.viˈɛl/High

Meaning: Combination of Hebrew Avi (my father, referring to God) and the French/Hebrew suffix -elle (feminine diminutive or 'of God'); meaning 'God is my father' or a feminine form suggesting 'little bird of God' when combined with avi (bird) interpretationMedium

In 30 seconds: Avielle is an elegant modern name blending Hebrew Avi (God is my father) with the French feminine suffix -elle, meaning God is my father or divine little bird. A rare and lovely name with both spiritual and romantic qualities.

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Origin MediumHebrew, French

MeaningCombination of Hebrew Avi (my father, referring to God) and the French/Hebrew suffix -elle (feminine diminutive or 'of God'); meaning 'God is my father' or a feminine form suggesting 'little bird of God' when combined with avi (bird) interpretation

U.S. rank (2025)#3582 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births42 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 648

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Avielle combines the Hebrew element avi (אֲבִי), meaning 'my father' (used in reference to God, as in Abimelech, Abigail, etc.) with the French feminine suffix -elle, commonly used to feminize names (Danielle, Gabrielle, Noelle). Together the name suggests 'God is my father' or 'God's daughter'. The name may also carry the Latin/French avis (bird) reading of its first element, layering in a sense of 'little bird of God'.

Avielle is a modern name with very limited historical documentation, likely coined in the late 20th or early 21st century. It gained poignant recognition following the death of six-year-old Avielle Richman in the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, and the subsequent founding of the Avielle Foundation by her parents Jeremy Richman and Jennifer Hensel. The foundation's work in neuroscience and mental health research has kept the name in public awareness.

Did you know? Avielle Richman (2006–2012) was one of the children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting; her parents subsequently founded the Avielle Foundation to promote brain health research and violence prevention in her memory.

Overall data confidence 73%

Hebrew Name Elements — Avi — avi (my father/God) as theophoric prefix in Hebrew namesAvielle Foundation — avielle-foundation.org, named after Avielle Richman (2006-2012)

Variations

AviellaAvielAvielle

Nicknames

AviVielleElle

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avielle mean?

Avielle means God is my father, combining Hebrew avi (my father, referring to God) with the French feminine suffix -elle.

How do you pronounce Avielle?

It is pronounced ah-vee-EL, with three syllables and stress on the final syllable.

Is Avielle a boy or girl name?

Avielle is a girl's name, with the French -elle suffix firmly establishing its feminine character.

How popular is Avielle?

Avielle is a very rare name; it gained recognition through Avielle Richman, a Sandy Hook victim in whose honor a foundation was named.