Aven

Aven is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, from Hebrew aven, meaning 'strength' or 'vigor,' though also used as a short form of names like Avenel or a variant of the Welsh river name Afon (river).

Short, sharp, and with a strong V sound, Aven has a modern minimalist appeal that places it alongside names like Evan, Sven, and Cavan. It's rare enough to feel genuinely distinctive while being instantly pronounceable — a quality parents increasingly value in an age of attention to both uniqueness and practicality.