Avonlea

At a Glance: Name: Avonlea – Meaning: river meadow – Origin: English (place name: Celtic afon 'river' + Old English leah 'meadow') – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: AV-on-lee

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Avonlea traces back to English place-name roots: the Celtic word afon, meaning 'river,' joined with the Old English leah, meaning 'meadow.' Put together, the name simply means 'river meadow' — a name built from landscape rather than an abstract virtue or a saint's name. It's a good option if you want something that points to a specific kind of place rather than an idea.

Meaning & Origin of Avonlea

Meaning: River meadow.

Origin: English (place name: Celtic afon 'river' + Old English leah 'meadow').

How to Pronounce Avonlea

Phonetic: AV-on-lee   IPA: /ˈævənliː/

Popularity of Avonlea

Avonlea reached its highest point in Social Security data at #2056 in 2017, when 95 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #3446, with just 45 babies receiving it that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1990–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Avonlea mean?

River meadow.

How do you pronounce Avonlea?

Avonlea is pronounced AV-on-lee (IPA: /ˈævənliː/).

Is Avonlea a popular name right now?

Avonlea peaked at #2056 in 2017 and is ranked #3446 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1990–2024.)

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