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Alternatives to Avery

  1. Ever

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "always, eternally, constantly"

    • Description:

      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 when he named his now grown-up actress daughter Ever back in the 70s, while more recently, it was used by both Milla Jovovich and Owain Yeoman.
  2. Avonlea

    • Origin:

      Place name

    • Meaning:

      "river by a field"

    • Description:

      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 town to adopt the name. Avonlea would make a lovely literary choice for any baby, and would fit in with the Ava and "-lee" naming trends right now.
  3. Everleigh

    • Origin:

      Variation of Everly

    • Meaning:

      "wild boar in woodland clearing"

    • Description:

      Like Ashley before it, on-trend Everly has been followed by a range of spelling variants, and among them, Everleigh is the most popular.
  4. Aviva

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "springlike, fresh, dewy"

    • Description:

      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 palindrome name: Aziza.
  5. Navy

    • Origin:

      English, word name

    • Meaning:

      "fleet of ships; sea-based branch of the armed forces; dark blue"

    • Description:

      When R & B singer Nivea made this highly original choice for her daughter's name back in 2005, she claimed to have thought of it in terms of the color and not the seagoing armed service. As a word with multiple meanings, however, it could easily work as a nod to a naval officer in the family or to someone who enjoys sailing.
  6. Allie

    • Origin:

      Variation or diminutive of Alexandra, Alice or Allison; Greek, German or Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "defending men or noble"

    • Description:

      Allie is one short form that's gotten so popular it's often used as a name on its own. Cute, friendly, yet we'd recommend using one of the proper names such as Alice to give your daughter an option.
  7. Savvy

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      We call Savvy a Modern Virtue Name, a contemporary version of the Puritan's Hope and Charity, extolling the virtue of shrewdness. And who doesn't want their daughter to grow up to be Savvy in the ways of the world? So far, this name has been used only for girls, perhaps because some parents remember the women's magazine called Savvy.
  8. Evanthe

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "fair flower"

    • Description:

      Evanthe is a pretty Greek name not often heard outside its native culture. With its stylish Ev-begining, Evanthe could make an interesting choice if you're looking for a generic flower name.
  9. Evadne

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pleasing one"

    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Evadne was the daughter of Poseidon. Evadne also appears in literature (Mary Shelley's "The Last Man") and has a pop culture reference as the cousin of Wonder Woman. A more unusual alternative to other Greek "-ee" names like Ariadne, Daphne and Penelope. The trendy "Ev" sound makes this a lovely choice in a world of Evelyns, Evangelines and Everlys.
  10. Mavery

    • Origin:

      Compound of Maeve and Avery

    • Meaning:

      "she who intoxicates + rule of elves"

    • Description:

      A blend of contemporary favorites: unisex Avery and Irish Maeve. With a whimsical meaning and melodic sound, it was given to 67 girls in a recent year.
  11. Elvina

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "elf friend"

    • Description:

      Sounds elven in every sense of the word.
  12. Devony

    • Origin:

      Variation of place-name Devon or invented name

    • Description:

      Devony is a highly unusual girls' name that is occasionally found. While there were no baby girls named Devony on record in recent years, the name has been used over time for a handful of females. It may be a variation of the British county name Devon or a made-up name. Pronunciation follows the same rhythm as Stephanie.
  13. Every

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "being each individual or part of a group"

    • Description:

      All-inclusive word name.
  14. Devany

    • Description:

      Devany is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Devony or Devoney, which likely derive from geographical locations in England. Another possibility is that it relates to the Irish surname Devaney, meaning "descendant of Duibheannaigh" (from dubh, meaning "dark" or "black"). The name has a contemporary feel with its flowing sounds and modern spelling pattern. Though uncommon, Devany has periodically gained modest usage in English-speaking countries, appealing to parents seeking names that sound familiar yet remain distinctive. Its Irish surname connection gives it a subtle Celtic heritage, while its sound pattern fits well with popular feminine naming trends. Devany strikes a balance between uniqueness and accessibility, with a pleasant rhythm and easy pronunciation.

  15. Verily

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "truly"

    • Description:

      A quaint and poetic English word meaning "truly", which could easily make the switch to baby name usage, given its similarity to sophisticated vintage names like Verity and Cecily.
  16. Lively

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "full of life, energy"

    • Description:

      Spirited and sassy, Lively could be a feminine leaning counterpart to the trending boy name Wilder. A modern virtue of sorts, it has more energy that Patience, Prudence, and Temperance, and is far less popular than Hope or Grace.
  17. Valery

    • Origin:

      Variation of Valerie, French

    • Meaning:

      "strength, health"

    • Description:

      Valery was in the Top 1000 from 2005 to 2009, and reemerged in 2018. This spelling is often used among Hispanic families in the US.
  18. Avalynn

    • Origin:

      Combination of Ava and Lynn

    • Description:

      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 really impress. Avalyn is one spelling variation.
  19. Gravity

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Spacey.
  20. Averly

    • Origin:

      Variation of Everly

    • Meaning:

      "wild boar in a woodland clearing"

    • Description:

      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 Avery, you could get the meaning as "ruler of elves in the forest clearing", and if you mix it with Ava, you might get "life in the woodland". 70 girls were given the name in a recent year.

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