English · Welsh

Avalon

Pronounced AV-uh-lonShare

Meaning: Possibly apple-associated

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 3 syllables

The story

The legendary island associated with King Arthur supplies the name. Its possible link to the Welsh word for apple remains qualified rather than translated as a certain island of apples.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Avalon comes from English and Welsh.

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