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Avy
Pronounced AY-vee /ˈeɪ.vi/High
Meaning: A pet form of Ava ('life; a bird') or Avery ('ruler of the elves'); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Avy is a pet form of Ava — variously linked to 'life' (a form of Eve, Hebrew) and 'a bird' (Latin avis) — or of Avery, 'ruler of the elves' (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, soft, modern name; the -y styling personalizes it (said 'AY-vee'; nickname Av).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, life-or-a-bird at the root, and sweet.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Avy mean?
Avy pets Ava ('life; a bird') or Avery; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Avy?
It's said AY-vee /ˈeɪ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Avy a boy or girl name?
Avy is a girl's name.
How popular is Avy?
Avy is a rare name in the U.S.