Mavis - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Mavis \m(a)-vis\ is pronounced MAY-viss. It is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "song thrush". The name was first used in English by Geoffrey Chaucer (14th century), author of "The Canterbury Tales".

For more information, see also the related name Mab.

Similar baby names are Maris, Avis, Mave, Macie, Maci, Mazie, Maisy, Mavina, Meris, Marys, Marris, Marise, Marisa, Mavra, Maxie, Maxi and Maisa.

Mavis is a very popular female first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Mavis. Compare Mavis with related baby names.