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Waverly
English
"meadow of quivering aspens"
Waverly, with its literary resonance and lilting three-syllable sound, could well become the next generation's successor to Kimberly. Its upper-crusty surname feel places it among the new stylish…
Avalyn
Variation of Aveline or Avalon, combination of Ava and Lyn
"desired; island of apples; life, water or bird + lake or beautiful"
Part Ava, part Evelyn, this name made its first appearance in the US Top 1000 in 2013 when it was one of the fastest-rising names of the year. Joining Gracelyn, Raelynn, and Emmalyn in the charts,…
Beverly
English
"dweller near the beaver stream"
The remarkable success of the girls' name Everly makes a revival of the name Beverly seem possible. More commonly a masculine name in the 19th century, it began to be used for girls in the early…
Avalynn
Combination of Ava and Lynn
Part Ava, part Lynn, and part cousin of the stylish Evelyn and Adeline, Avalynn is a recent 2014 entrant to the US Top 1000. But sometimes when a name is trying hard to have everything, it doesn't…
Ebony
English
An attractive and now underused nature name belonging to a tree whose wood is prized for its dark color and dense texture, which shines when polished. Ebony joined the most popular girl names list in…
Viola
Latin
"violet"
Viola has plenty of positive elements going for it: the rhythm of the musical instrument, the association with the flower, the trending 'Vi' beginning and its leading role in Shakespeare's Twelfth…
Ever
English word name
"always, eternally, constantly"
A simple, unusual word name with an evocative meaning, Ever feels similar enough to Eva, Evelyn, and Everly that it shifts easily into name territory. Actor Robert Carradine was ahead of the trends…
Elva
Feminine form of Alf or anglicized form of Ailbhe, Danish, Icelandic, Irish
"elf; bright, light, white"
Elva is a multicultural choice, being both an anglicization of the Irish Ailbhe and an feminine form of the name Alf, meaning "elf". Popular in the US at the beginning of the 20th century, it…
Elvina
English
"elf friend"
Sounds elven in every sense of the word.
Ava-may
Ava May combines two beloved feminine names. Ava, derived from Latin and Germanic roots, means 'bird' or 'life' and has enjoyed tremendous popularity in the 21st century, consistently ranking among…
Avada
Avada is a feminine name of uncertain origin, though it may have roots in Hebrew or Arabic languages. The name gained notoriety in popular culture through J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, where…
Avaleigh
Avaleigh is a contemporary feminine name that has gained modest popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. It appears to be a creative combination of the popular prefix…
Avalon
Celtic
"island of apples"
Avalon, an island paradise of Celtic myth and Arthurian legend--it was where King Arthur was taken to recover from his wounds-- and also the colorful capital of the California island of Catalina--…
Avarie
Avarie is a modern feminine name that has gained modest popularity in recent decades. It likely developed as a feminine variation of Avery or as a creative spelling of 'aviary,' meaning a place for…
Avedon
English surname, meaning unknown
A potential Avery alternative, with a nod to legendary fashion photographer Richard Avedon.
Averly
Variation of Everly
"wild boar in a woodland clearing"
A variation of popular Everly, blended with equally popular Avery or Ava. If taken simple as a variant of Everly, it would mean "wild boar in a woodland clearing", however, when you blend it with…
Aviva
Hebrew
"springlike, fresh, dewy"
Aviva is vivacious and memorable, a fresh spin on the Vivian and Vivienne names that have been getting more popular since Angelina and Brad chose one for their twin daughter. Another A-beginning…
Avonlea
Place name
"river by a field"
As all good Anne of Green Gables buffs would know, Avonlea is the fictional Canadian town created by L. M. Montgomery that Anne Shirley considers home. The literary creation inspired a real Canadian…
Avreen
Punjabi
"God's gift"
A stylish-sounding Indian girl name — like a more chic and unique Avery.
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