Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Gaelic
Meaning:Avarice; Speckled, somewhat spotted
Though it sounds a little like Maverick without the -m, the masculine name Avaric comes from an entirely different fictional world. In the Wicked novel series by Gregory Maguire, Avaric is a Shiz University student and the roommate of Munchkin boy, Boq. Describing himself as "the perfect friend," Avaric is intelligent but somewhat arrogant, considering himself superior to the series' protagonist, Elphaba. We don't see quite as much of Avaric in the Wicked musical and films, but he does still appear as a driver employed by the Winkie Country prince, Fiyero. The search for the name Avaric's true meaning may lead to the English dictionary, and specifically the word "avarice," which describes an excessive desire for gain or wealth. Other sources link Avaric to Averick, the Manx form of a Gaelic title that translates to "speckled" or "somewhat spotted." Whether your Avaric's favorite color is Elphaba's green, Glinda's pink (or blue), or an entirely different hue, you'll see it in every piece of artwork they present to you!
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