Avonni is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin. It is believed to have been created by author Anne Rice for the main character in her series of novels called "The Lives of the Mayfair Witches." The protagonist, Avonelle "Avonni" Mayfair, is a powerful witch who possesses extraordinary psychic abilities.
In the context of the books, Avonni is derived from the name Avonelle, which is a combination of "Avon," referring to the River Avon in England, and "Elle," meaning "she" or "female." However, outside of Anne Rice's literary universe, there is no established etymology or history for the name Avonni.
As it is not drawn from traditional naming conventions, Avonni does not have a specific meaning associated with it. It is purely a creation of fiction and has not been widely adopted as a given name outside of the "The Lives of the Mayfair Witches" series.
Nevertheless, Avonni remains an intriguing and unique name choice for parents looking to give their child a distinctive identity. Its connection to powerful female characters in literature may also appeal to those who appreciate strong female role models.
Based on the provided statistics, the name Avonni has experienced some fluctuations in popularity over the past decade in the United States.
From 2011 to 2023, there were a total of 52 babies named Avonni born in the U.S. The number of births per year varied:
* In 2011, there were 6 babies named Avonni.
* Five years later, in 2018, this number increased to 9 babies.
* After a slight decrease to 6 babies again in 2020, it rose back up to 9 births in 2021.
* In 2022, there were 8 Avonni's born.
* The most recent year for which data is available, 2023, saw a significant increase with 14 babies named Avonni.
While the name Avonni has not become extremely common during this period, it has maintained a consistent presence in U.S. births over the past decade, showing some signs of increased popularity in recent years.