Mavis

The name Mavis is Gaelic for "joy", "happiness"

+ 17% this year
Feminine
Uncommon
Updated: August 7, 2024
Updated: August 7, 2024

Girl name origins & meanings

  • Gaelic : Joy, happiness; intoxicating one; a queen in legend
  • French : A small bird; song-thrush; joy

Girl name variations

Mab
Mave
Mabley
Mabinna
Maves
Maeves
Maeve
Mauve
Meave
Maive

How Popular Is The Name Mavis

Family name origins & meanings

  • German : variant of Maves.

Famous people who gave their babies this name

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