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English
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman Averay, Auveray, Alverey, from Latin Alveredus, Aluredus, from Old English Ælfræd, from ælf (“elf”) and ræd (“counsel”). Doublet of Alfred.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Avery
- A surname originating as a patronymic.
- A male given name from Old French or transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
- A census-designated place in Calaveras County, California, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States.
Derived terms
References
- ^ Hanks, Patrick (2006) A Dictionary of First Names, Oxford; New York : Oxford University Press, →ISBN
- ^ Redmonds, George (2004 April 13) Christian Names in Local and Family History, Dundurn, →ISBN
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