Find out how popular the first name Avenley has been for the last 10 years (from 2011 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Avenley by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Avenley is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Avenley.

The history of the first name Avenley

The name Avenley is a relatively uncommon given name that has its origins in the English language. It is believed to have emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century, likely as a variation or combination of two existing names – Aveline and Ainsley.

Aveline is a French name derived from the Germanic name Avila, which means "desired" or "wished for." It was a popular name in medieval France and England, and some historical records suggest that it was used as early as the 12th century. The name Ainsley, on the other hand, has Scottish roots and is derived from the name Ainslie, which originates from a place name meaning "one's meadow."

While Avenley does not appear to have any direct historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components – Aveline and Ainsley – have been used throughout history. One notable historical figure who bore the name Aveline was Aveline de Forz, a 12th-century Countess of Lancaster in England.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Avenley are relatively recent, dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century. One of the first individuals known to have been given this name was Avenley Dalton, an English writer and poet born in 1890.

Other notable individuals named Avenley throughout history include Avenley Armitage (1901-1988), a British painter and illustrator; Avenley Varley (1914-2002), an Australian artist and sculptor; Avenley Rowe (1926-2012), a Canadian politician and lawyer; and Avenley Soames (1939-2018), an English actor and theatre director.

While the name Avenley is not particularly common, it has been used across various English-speaking countries, reflecting its English language origins and the influence of its component names, Aveline and Ainsley.

Data source

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