Meaning & History
Possibly from Latin avulus meaning "little grandfather", though it could be from the Etruscan name Aule, which was possibly derived from avils meaning "years". This was a Roman praenomen, or given name. Folk etymology connects it to Latin aula meaning "palace".
People think this name is
classic formal upper class strong refined strange serious
Sources & References
- Chase, George Davis. The Origin of Roman Praenomina. Harvard, 1897, page 153.
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Entry updated May 26, 2026