Mavis \m(a)-vis\ as a girl's name is pronounced MAY-viss. It is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Mavis 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.