Believed to have been introduced during the Norman Conquest, based either on Old German names, or on the Roman name Avitius. Refuge in battle. Warlike.

Avira

English

Introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest, from an Old German name meaning elf counsel Was originally used for both sexes, but is now regarded as a feminine name.

Avis

English Latin

Believed to have been introduced during the Norman Conquest, based either on Old German names, or on the Roman name Avitius. Refuge in battle. Bird.