I heard this name for the first time on the news this past weekend and thought it was beautiful. On another baby name site it lists Avielle as a Hebrew name meaning “God is my father” (not sure if that is accurate though).
I know there are tons of names with the -elle ending, so I don’t know if this name would just seem trendy and not the least bit unusual with all the Belles, Elles, Arielles, Isabelles, etc.
It was pronounced “ah vee elle.” I think the nickname “[name]Avi[/name]” (“ah vee”) would be cute.
That was the name of one of the [name]Sandy[/name] Hook victims, right? It is unusual, and blends a lot of trends. I’m surprised I hadn’t heard it before.
She went by avie just as you pronounce and I adore her name, easy pronunciation and beautifully unique. She was very special as well, so even though you wouldn’t be naming after her really, you would be honoring an amazing little girl.
Oh, Lineska, I’m so, so sorry. I know how much I’ve cried from a distance, so I can’t even fathom the grief you are all feeling. My prayers are with everyone who knew and loved these children.
Yes, I read Avielle’s name on the list of victims. So, so sad.
My guess would be that your information is correct, beautiful_haiku, and that it means something like “God is my father.” Av- or [name]Ab[/name]- means “father” in Hebrew, as in [name]Avram[/name] or [name]Abram[/name], “exalted father”; and -[name]El[/name] means God, as in [name]Daniel[/name], “God is my judge,” or [name]Samuel[/name], “God has heard.” My brother has a male coworker named [name]Aviel[/name], and my thought would be that Avielle is a feminized version of [name]Aviel[/name]. I think it’s a lovely name.
I think you might want to be aware that some people will automatically think of the horrible, heartbreaking tragedy in Newtown,Ct. Before I even opened the thread that’s immediately what I thought of. However, I do not think that makes it unusable or necessarily a bad thing but you have to decide how comfortable you are knowing some people will make the connection between a mass shooting and this name. Personally I do not have a problem with it, it’s nice sounding and like I said still usable.
@lineska my heart sincerely goes out to you, her family and everyone else affected by what happened.
I never saw this name before the Newtown tragedy but it is certainly not unusable. I think the name is absolutely stunning! It seems like an alternative to the overtly popular [name]Ava[/name] and [name]Avery[/name], while still be sweet and feminine. A real gem!
Beautiful name, but I am so devastated by the news that I personally just find the name very sad. This isn’t a reason for you not to use it, but it is a reason why I will never consider this name in the future; I am just very sensitive to that sort of thing. I feel the same way about the name [name]Cassie[/name], as [name]Cassie[/name] was a [name]Columbine[/name] victim whom I heard a lot about. You may be interested in other names that mean “God is my father:”
[name]Aviela[/name]
Eliava
I’m really sorry for those who knew any of the victims of the Newtown, and I’m absolutely sure they will never be forgotten by their loved-ones, but the truth is that, in a few weeks from now, the general public will forget the name of those who lost their life in such a terrible tragedy, and that connection between the name and the tragedy will no longer be made.
I really hope no one feels offended my comment, but I do think that’s what’s going to happen… Once again, my condolences to everyone that was, in any way, affected by the Newtown tragedy.
I’m so, so sorry… I hope that my post and you seeing her name didn’t cause you any further pain. I did not mean to be insensitive. I’m so so sorry for the loss.
I first heard Avielle when [name]Anderson[/name] [name]Cooper[/name] was reading off the names- I thought wow, what a beautiful name for a beautiful angel.
It is definitely a beautiful name. I’d love to use [name]Aviel[/name] for a boy, but my DH’s name is [name]Avi[/name]. Yes, it is Hebrew for “God is my father.”
As lineska said, using her name would be a way of honouring a little girl. I didn’t know her, but from what lineska wrote, her name should not be linked only to her end, but to the life that she lived, even if it was too short.
I think that we must not shrink away from this tragedy, but face it and not forget it, so that we can, together, help to make changes so that this type of thing will not happen again. [name]Even[/name] if we are not politically minded and don’t see how we can help to change laws, we can fight against this type of tragedy by loving those around us and reaching out to those in need who may have mental illnesses or who may be struggling to care for ill family members.
Lineska, we’re praying for those in Newtown and their family and friends as you go through this time of grief.
I know an Avielle. I went to High School with her. She was of Jewish descent, so it may be more common in Jewish circles. So for me, the little girl was not the first one I heard of. It’s a beautiful name.
No need to apologize a bit!! A little jolting when I saw the thread title, but I completely understand why it caught your attention.
Thank you all. Didn’t mean to hijack OPs thread, but the thoughts/prayers very appreciated. Its all started to blend together, but someone suggested that if you didn’t know the victims, choose one name and remember his or her name instead of the shooters. Maybe some of you who were struck by her unique name will choose to remember [name]Avie[/name].
I don’t think that I’ll ever forget her name. I’m sure you’ve had that same moment with a name- It’s like that “light bulb moment,” like wow what a beautiful name.
Well, I have friends scattered all over the country and I know for a fact that we are all thinking of those lost, their families, the survivors, and the residents Newtown. All of us are praying.
Im naming my daughter Avielle in Feb from [name]Houston[/name], Tx. Its a beautiful name. Yes, I saw it online after the [name]Sandy[/name] Hook incident as well. I questioned if I should chose this name because of what happened. Now I feel it has grown on me and I saw pictures of Avielle, she was a beautiful girl. I want her parents to know that their little girl’s name will live on.
Its a gorgeous name. [name]Ive[/name] gotten a negative response to it more than not. Howevr, thats not changing my mind. Tell her parents a little girl will be named Avielle [name]Lee[/name] in [name]Houston[/name] [name]Texas[/name] early Feb 2013.
