Avett

Meaning of Avett

Avett traces a lively line back to the Latin word “avitus,” meaning “of the ancestors,” slid through Old French as Avet, and then danced into modern ears on the banjo strings of the folk-rock heroes, The Avett Brothers. Pronounced easy as AY-vit, the name feels as crisp as a “hola” at sunrise—short, bright, and full of promise. Fewer than a hundred baby boys receive it each year in the United States, yet its steady climb hints that more parents are tuning in to its fresh, rootsy vibe. Avett mixes old-soul depth with new-world swagger, like a kid who skips between family stories at Sunday dinner and big dreams for mañana. It’s a name for a little trailblazer who honors where he came from while sprinting toward where he’s headed—with a grin, a guitar-strum of laughter, and the whole world at his feet.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as AY-vit (/eɪˈvɪt/)

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