Avard
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Avard
The given name 'Avard' is of Old English origin, meaning "boar guardian" or "boar herd," derived from the elements *eofor* (boar) and *weard* (guard).
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Etymology
The given name 'Avard' is of Old English origin, meaning "boar guardian" or "boar herd," derived from the elements *eofor* (boar) and *weard* (guard). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious ties, and has historical usage as a surname in medieval England before becoming a rare given name.
Avard currently ranks #3,513 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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