Hail or bird
Ave is a Latin word meaning 'hail' or 'farewell,' famously used in the 'Ave Maria' prayer. It is also sometimes associated with the Latin word 'avis,' meaning 'bird.' In modern usage, it often serves as a minimalist variation of Ava or Avery.
About 10 girls were named Ave in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the novel and film adaptation · Big Stone Gap
