Aveline

At a Glance: Name: Aveline – Origin: uncertain (French/Norman) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: AV-uh-leen

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Aveline is a girl's name with uncertain roots tracing back to French and Norman origins, pronounced AV-uh-leen. It carries the feel of a name pulled from a well-loved storybook with a passport stamp from somewhere far off. You may have come across the claim that it means 'hazelnut,' but there's no reliable source backing that up, so it's best treated as unconfirmed rather than fact.

Meaning & Origin of Aveline

Origin: uncertain (French/Norman).

A common claim: Said to mean 'hazelnut'. Actually: 'Hazelnut' is a popular folk etymology, via Latin avellana, but the name's true root is disputed.

How to Pronounce Aveline

Phonetic: AV-uh-leen   IPA: /ˈævəliːn/

Popularity of Aveline

Aveline hit its highest point in 2016, ranking #1327 with 179 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #3445, with just 45 babies named Aveline.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1923–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Aveline mean?

Said to mean ‘hazelnut’. ‘Hazelnut’ is a popular folk etymology, via Latin avellana, but the name’s true root is disputed.

How do you pronounce Aveline?

Aveline is pronounced AV-uh-leen (IPA: /ˈævəliːn/).

Is Aveline a popular name right now?

Aveline peaked at #1327 in 2016 and is ranked #3445 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1923–2024.)

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