 This is a misinterpretation of the name made in early 20th century.The ancient people's "Abremar" pronunciation is still common and "Averomar" form is becoming popular, used in the new crest and by the local football association, the Averomar F.C.A Ver-o-Mar was once a fishing-farmer village in the north of the city of Póvoa de Varzim, "Abonemar" is the oldest name of A Ver-o-Mar and dates from 1099.