Mavis
The meaning of Mavis is 'songbird', derived from its French origin. Mavis is another word for the song thrush, a type of bird with a distinctive song, which is often alluded to in poetry. In poetry, the word 'mavis' has the meaning of 'a loud song in which each phrase is repeated two or three times'. This name is of Welsh origin too, and derived from the word 'Mefus', which is the Welsh word for 'strawberries'. In literature, a character named Mavis Clare features in British author Marie Corelli's novel 'The Sorrows Of Satan'. The character was described to sing as sweetly as any thrush. A famous person by this name is Mavis Cheek, an English novelist who published around 15 comedy novels.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
songbird
Origin
French
Numerology
M is for mirth, your laughter.
A is for amenable, for your easy going nature.
V is for volunteer, your giving side.
I is for interest, you show in others.
S is for scholar, the brilliant in you.
Lucky
Mavis lucky number is 1.
1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.
Famous People Named Mavis
- Elizabella Dylan Bugliari (b. 2014) daughter of Alyssa Milano
- Mavis Staples American singer and civil rights activist
- Mavis Leslie de Trafford Gallant Canadian fiction writer
- Mavis Fan Taiwanese pop singer
- Mavis Hee (born Xu Meifeng) Singaporean pop singer
Mavis in Pop Culture
- Mavis Dracula a character in the movie "Hotel Transylvania"
- "Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing " series of computer programs
- Mavis Clare character in "The Sorrows of Satan" by Marie Corelli, bestselling book that first popularized the name
- Mavis Vermillion character in the anime "Fairy Tail"
- Mavis Gary main character in movie "Young Adult "
