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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Song thrush, a poetic word for the bird
- Origin
- English (coinage, underlying word traces to Old French)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MAY-vis
Mavis (MAY-vis) is a vintage girl's name for a parent drawn to the outdoors. It means song thrush, a poetic word for the bird, which gives it a nature-inspired feel. English in origin, it began as a coinage whose underlying word traces back to Old French.
Meaning & Origin of Mavis
Meaning: Song thrush, a poetic word for the bird.
Origin: English (coinage, underlying word traces to Old French).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Mavis
MAY-visIPA /ˈmeɪvɪs/
Popularity of Mavis
Mavis peaked at #270 in 1927, when 603 baby girls were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #566, with 532 girls named Mavis.
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FAQ
What does the name Mavis mean?
Song thrush, a poetic word for the bird. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Mavis?
Mavis is pronounced MAY-vis (IPA: /ˈmeɪvɪs/).
Is Mavis a popular name right now?
Mavis peaked at #270 in 1927 and is ranked #566 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1893–2024.)
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