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Avrey
How to Pronounce Avrey
Pronounced AY-vree /ΛeΙͺv.ri/High
Meaning: Avrey is a phonetic respelling of Avery, an English surname from the medieval given name Alberich (Germanic alb 'elf' + ric 'ruler, power'), also linked to Alfred. The child inherits Avery's 'elf ruler' sense; the dropped -e- is a modern American styling.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Avrey is a respelling of Avery that appears in United States records from the mid-1990s, as Avery rose for both sexes. Its root is the Germanic Alberich, 'elf ruler,' by way of the English surname.
This spelling stayed rare for boys, given to only a couple dozen a year at its mid-2000s high. A boy named Avrey then is in his late teens or twenties now; Avery remains standard while this variant stays uncommon.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Avrey mean?
It is a respelling of Avery, from a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler.'
How do you pronounce Avrey?
It's said AY-vree /ΛeΙͺv.ri/, two syllables.
Is Avrey a boy or girl name?
Avrey is used as a boy's name.
Is Avrey a popular name?
No, this spelling stayed rare for boys, peaking at only a couple dozen a year in the two-thousands.