Avalon
English (Rare) · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Avalon
The name 'Avalon' means "island of apples" or "apple orchard," derived from the Proto-Celtic root *aballo- (apple).
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Etymology
The name 'Avalon' means "island of apples" or "apple orchard," derived from the Proto-Celtic root *aballo- (apple). It originates from Arthurian legend in medieval British and Welsh mythology, where it is the mystical island where King Arthur's sword Excalibur was forged and where he was taken after his final battle; it is not used as a given name in any specific culture or religion.
Avalon currently ranks #1,459 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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