Averil
Pronunciation: [ AYV-er-ihl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Averil first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 33 babies have been named Averil in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Averil is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,601 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,601
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Old High German origin
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English origin
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Slavic origin
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Hebrew-influenced American origin
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French origin
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Arabic origin
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#13,741 in US
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About the Name Averil
Averil is a boy name .
Is Averil a boy or girl name? Averil is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,601 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,915. Averil is more commonly used as a boy name.
Averil is currently ranked #13,601 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Averil include Ave, Aver, Avery, Averie, Avy, Avie, and Avekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Averil include Avery . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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