A
Avery Johnson
Athlete
1965
NBA point guard nicknamed The Little General who led the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals in 2006
Avarie
Girl
#3354 most popular
American
English
Meanings & Origins
"elf ruler, wise counselor"
Origin: Old English
Language: English
"to open, new beginnings"
Origin: Latin
Language: English
Popularity
#3354
Current Rank
Rising
Trend
3
Syllables
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“A fresh, modern name with an adventurous spirit”
Origin & Etymology
Avarie is a creative American spelling of Avery, which derives from the Old English name Aelfric (elf ruler) or from Alfred meaning elf counsel. An alternative etymology traces it to the Latin aperire meaning to open (the root of April), suggesting new beginnings. The distinctive -ie ending gives the name a softer, more feminine feel than the standard Avery spelling.
Popularity Story
Avarie emerged as Avery became one of the top girl names in America, with parents seeking distinctive spellings to individualize the name. Avery entered the top 10 US girl names in the 2010s, and variants like Averie, Avari, and Avarie followed the wave.
Cultural Significance
The name Avery/Avarie has become a symbol of modern American gender-neutral naming, having transitioned from primarily masculine to primarily feminine use in the early 2000s. It represents the broader American trend toward names that are melodic without being overtly gendered.
Fun Facts
- Avery was 95% male in 1990 and is now over 90% female — one of the most dramatic gender flips in naming history
- The medieval English borough of Avery was known for its elms, connecting the name to nature
- Averie/Avarie variants began appearing in the early 2000s alongside the name's rise to top 10 status
Avarie in Other Languages
French
Avril
Spanish
Avery
Old English
Aelfric
Popularity Over Time
Peaked 2015
No historical data available.
Nicknames
Ava
Ari
Avie
Name Vibe
Modern
Elegant
Whimsical
Unique
Gentle
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Famous People Named Avarie
A
Avery Brooks
Actor
1948
American actor best known as Captain Benjamin Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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