Female Name
Avalon
ˈæv.ə.ˌlɑn
ˈæv.ə.ˌlɒn
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
apples
Arthurian legend
child actors
food
fruits
islands
nature
place names
rare English
Shining characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
81/100
classic65%
formal100%
upper class120%
natural100%
wholesome100%
strong65%
refined140%
strange140%
complex80%
serious120%
Meaning & Etymology
Avalon is an island featured in the Arthurian legend, often associated with paradise and magic. The name is derived from the Welsh word 'afal', meaning 'apple', a fruit symbolizing paradise. Avalon is renowned as the place where King Arthur's sword Excalibur was forged and where Arthur was taken to recover from his wounds after the Battle of Camlann. It has become a symbol of Arthurian mythology, often linked with mystical practices and figures like Morgan, Arthur's sorceress sister, who is depi...
Etymology
Original Form:
afal
Evolution:
From Welsh 'afal' (apple) to 'Avalon', symbolizing paradise.
Source:
Welsh language