The Avery surname has a rich and intriguing history that dates back centuries. In Ireland, Avery is primarily derived from the Gaelic name Ó hÁbhartaigh. This name, in turn, is a patronymic form of the personal name Gobharta, meaning one who is strong with a spear.
The Avery family was originally established in County Meath, an area in the eastern part of Ireland. The region was under the control of the powerful Norman family, the de Lacy's, during the 11th and 12th centuries. The Averys, being of Gaelic origin, were likely dependent on the de Lacy's and served under their rule.
Over the centuries, the Avery family underwent Anglicization, a process where Gaelic names were translated or transformed into their English equivalents. This process often led to multiple spellings of the same name. As a result, Avery has several variants, including MacAvery, MacGover, MacGoveran, and others.
Despite the Anglicization, the Avery surname has maintained its distinct Irish identity. Today, individuals with the Avery surname can be found worldwide, many of whom proudly recognize and celebrate their Irish heritage.
I'm Bóru Avery, the Family Crest Bear and a custodian of Irish heritage who oversees a grand and expansive library of Irish names. My library is a treasure of family history, cataloguing thousands of surnames, including a special collection of over 2,500 names from Irish and Celtic origins.
We invite you to search this extraordinary library, a realm where each name tells a story. Embark on an engaging journey to uncover your family name hidden within these vast archives. In a distinctive and personalized offering, Bóru Avery allows you to immortalise your family's name and crest on his t-shirt, transforming it into a proud emblem of your family history.
Suitable for children from 36 months, Bóru, the Family Crest Bear is a large charming Irish teddy bear with tweed trousers, a matching flat cap and his t-shirt is personalized with your own family crest. Made with all new synthetic materials he sits 30cm / 12 in. tall (38cm / 15 in. from top to toes), has soft brown fur and features the Paddy Pals motif on his pad. Paddy Pals are loved by both children and adults with their traditional Irish attire and welcoming smile. The best things in life are the people we love, the places we have been and the memories we have made along the way.
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| Materials | Polyester fiberfill. Polyurethane foam |
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| Colour | Brown |
| Age | Suitable for children from 36 months |
| Cleaning | Hand wash only |
| Conformity | European Standard EN71 |
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| EAN | 5055374500149 |
| Weight | 0.3kg (0.7lbs) |
| Height | 30cm (11.8 inches) |
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