Mavis Name Origin
/MAY-viss/-
British (Celtic) 50%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Canadian (Anglo-Saxon) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Mavis
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Mavis is of Old French origin, derived from the word for the songbird 'mavis,' symbolizing a thrush. It became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th century as a feminine given name.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Mavis each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).