Mavis

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

+ 17% this year

Feminine

Uncommon

Updated August 7, 2024

Girl name origins & meanings

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

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Family name origins & meanings

German : variant of Maves.

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