Avalon means island of apples — from the Welsh/Celtic, the legendary island where King Arthur was taken after his last battle. Avalon is the most sacred place in Arthurian legend — where Excalibur was forged and where Arthur sleeps until Britain needs him again. Three syllables of the most sacred Arthurian island, apple-tree magic, and the place where the greatest king still sleeps.
Avalon is where King Arthur was taken after his last battle.
Excalibur was forged there — maximum Arthurian.
Arthur sleeps there until Britain needs him again.
Three syllables with a mystical, Celtic sound: AV-ah-lon.
The meaning island of apples is magically natural.
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The vibe of Avalon
island of applesWelshCelticKing ArthurExcalibursacredsleepsArthurianmagic
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Origin & history of Avalon
Welsh/Celtic abal (apple)→Avalon (apple island)
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Celtic / English / Welsh roots
Avalon means island of apples — the most sacred Arthurian place. King Arthur was taken there after his last battle. Excalibur was forged there. Arthur sleeps until Britain needs him.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Arthurian legend — Geoffrey of Monmouth (1136).
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Today
Avalon remains a beloved choice, ranking #1626 in the US. 4,119 babies have been named Avalon since 1907.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Avalon?
2014peak year
Avalon reached its widest reach during the 2010s. In 2014, 158 babies received the name (ranked #1435). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1626), with about 134 babies given the name annually. Avalon's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 4,119 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Avalon's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — Arthurian-seeking. People named Avalon tend to be mystical, sacred, and gifted at being the island where the greatest king still dreams.
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