Avery is a classic, strong name that flows beautifully and is great for a boy or a girl. Getting ready to welcome a new little Avery into the world? Your mission is clear — find a great middle name for this bundle of joy!
There’s plenty of male, female, and unisex middle names that pair well with the name Avery. We’ve selected 150 of our favorites, and given you some points to consider when choosing a middle for your little one.
Let’s take a look.
What does the name Avery mean?
The name Avery means elf king or elf counsel; though the name has largely been considered gender-neutral since the introduction of Avery as a feminine name in 1989, it was originally an Old English male surname and given name which was itself derived from an old French articulation of the Ancient Germanic name Alberich, or in modern translation, Alfred.
Alternate spellings
Alternate spellings of the name Avery include:
- Averie (F)
- Avereigh (F)
- Averi (F)
- Aeverie (F)
- Averi (M/F)
- Avri (M/F)
- Avree (M/F)
Great middle names for Avery
Here’s a pick of our favorite middle names for Avery:
Female middle names
- Avery Alexandria
- Avery Anne
- Avery Bree
- Avery Brooke
- Avery Catherine
- Avery Charlotte
- Avery Claire
- Avery Deanna
- Avery Delilah
- Avery Elaine
- Avery Elizabeth
- Avery Elle
- Avery Faith
- Avery Fallon
- Avery Giana
- Avery Grace
- Avery Gwen
- Avery Harlow
- Avery Honor
- Avery Ilana
- Avery Ivette
- Avery Jade
- Avery Jeanette
- Avery Jessica
- Avery Joanna
- Avery Jocelyn
- Avery Kaitlyn
- Avery Kimber
- Avery Laurel
- Avery Liana
- Avery Lissette
- Avery Madeline
- Avery Matilda
- Avery Nichole
- Avery Noel
- Avery Odette
- Avery Paige
- Avery Penelope
- Avery Rachel
- Avery Rose
- Avery Renee
- Avery Sabrina
- Avery Scarlet
- Avery Stephanie
- Avery Tess
- Avery Theresa
- Avery Veronica
- Avery Violet
- Avery Willow
- Avery Yvette
Male middle names
- Avery Allen
- Avery Ambrose
- Avery Andrew
- Avery Beckett
- Avery Benjamin
- Avery Braxton
- Avery Cade
- Avery Carson
- Avery Dalton
- Avery Darren
- Avery Desmond
- Avery Eric
- Avery Elijah
- Avery Finnegan
- Avery Fox
- Avery Gage
- Avery Glenn
- Avery Graham
- Avery Harrison
- Avery Hudson
- Avery Hunter
- Avery Isaac
- Avery Jay
- Avery Jensen
- Avery Joel
- Avery John
- Avery Kent
- Avery Landon
- Avery Liam
- Avery Marcus
- Avery Marvin
- Avery Mason
- Avery Noah
- Avery Nolan
- Avery Oscar
- Avery Phillip
- Avery Preston
- Avery Paul
- Avery Quentin
- Avery Reed
- Avery Rockwell
- Avery Ryan
- Avery Samuel
- Avery Sean
- Avery Stephen
- Avery Theo
- Avery Trace
- Avery Tyson
- Avery Vincent
- Avery Walker
Unisex middle names
- Avery Archer
- Avery Ashton
- Avery August
- Avery Blake
- Avery Blue
- Avery Brooks
- Avery Cameron
- Avery Chance
- Avery Dakota
- Avery Dane
- Avery Dylan
- Avery Elliott
- Avery Ellis
- Avery Francis
- Avery Grey
- Avery Harper
- Avery Hayden
- Avery Jordan
- Avery Jules
- Avery Keegan
- Avery Kendall
- Avery Kit
- Avery Lee
- Avery Leighton
- Avery Logan
- Avery Lou
- Avery McKenzie
- Avery Madison
- Avery Monroe
- Avery Morgan
- Avery Nova
- Avery Owen
- Avery Paris
- Avery Peyton
- Avery Phoenix
- Avery Quinn
- Avery Rain
- Avery Reese
- Avery River
- Avery Robin
- Avery Ryder
- Avery Sasha
- Avery Shawn
- Avery Skylar
- Avery Taylor
- Avery True
- Avery Valentine
- Avery Venice
- Avery Wyatt
- Avery Zephyr
Sibling names for Avery
Already have a little Avery hanging out at home? Expecting twins (or more)? Here are some great sibling names to pair with Avery.
- Avery and Amanda
- Avery and Stephanie
- Avery and Caroline
- Avery and Bridget
- Avery and Parker
- Avery and Taylor
- Avery and Christopher
- Avery and Brighton
- Avery and Ari
- Avery and Felicia
- Avery and Joshua
- Avery and Max
- Avery and Ezra
- Avery and Elizabeth
- Avery and Michelle
- Avery and Zachary
- Avery and Allison
- Avery and Sophie
- Avery and Lucas
- Avery and Ethan
- Avery and Oliver
- Avery and Emma
- Avery and Mia
- Avery and Olivia
- Avery and Jameson
Things to consider when choosing a middle name
Initials
Monograms and initials are a popular way of personalizing accessories, so you’ll want to be sure that little Avery’s initials don’t spell out anything inappropriate or suggestive. Of course, this really isn’t hard to avoid! Just consider her last name-to-be, and skip anything that’s less than classy.
The right middle initial can also be the source of a cute nickname, especially with an A name like Avery. As an example, Avery Jeanette could be AJ, or Avery Christian could be AC.
Family legacy
If you’re at a loss in your search for a middle name, you may want to consider a family member you’ve loved and cherished — perhaps a parent, aunt, uncle, or grandparent — as a namesake. A very close lifelong friend would likely also be honored to be chosen.
If there’s someone who’s had a great impact on your life or your family, their name is worth considering.
Other names you loved
If you sorted through quite a few favored baby names before choosing Avery for your bundle of joy, you may want to consider one of the runners-up for their middle name. Look at your baby name research to see how other favorites flow with the name, and you may find yourself with the perfect pair.
How the name flows
When picking your baby’s name, you’ll want to think about your last name for more reasons than just his or her initials.
No matter how much you love two names together as a first and middle set, if your surname doesn’t pair well with them and flow nicely, it could be worth reconsidering your middle name of choice.
A couple helpful hints:
- Middle names that share letter patterns and sounds with baby’s first and last name are likely to make a name flow well when spoken aloud.
- If your last name is lengthy, do baby a favor and consider a shorter middle name; not only will this sound better, she’ll be grateful when filling out forms with limited space in later life.
- On the other hand, when a short first name like Avery is paired with an equally short surname, a long middle name can add some extra charm.
