Message: "Mavis" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Mavis

by Orsino (bananarama)

6/6/2011, 5:09 PM

There's a young woman in my summer class with this name. I think she's from an African country (not sure about which one), since her last name sounds African.

I haven't put much thought into the name Mavis in the past. After all, I've never met a Mavis (young or old) until now. But now I've been thinking about it quite a bit.

I have mixed feelings about Mavis. I kind of like the origin of the name. but on the other hand, a lot of people find it to be old-fashioned. What do you think of Mavis?

(On a side note, I also have two Anastasias in my class!)

#Mavis

This message was edited 6/6/2011, 5:12 PM

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- kelly

6/7/2011, 1:37 PM

Yeah for Anastasias!

I agree Mavis is dated. I think of Mavis Winkle (an Irish pub near my old house) and Mavis Beacon (a typing program). Plus it is really similar to Avis (car company) so I see it more as a brand or company name than being suited for a person. It also is a bit harsh sounding.

- New_Chloe

6/7/2011, 8:40 AM

I prefer Avis, though I rather like Mavis as well. I find it oddly not old-fashioned at all, though it is very old. Like Maeve. It's eerily, agelessly ancient.

- kookiemonster71

6/7/2011, 8:23 AM

I should like it. I like most feminine names that end with -is. But it has a mothy dusty feel that I can't shake. I think I have lumped her in with Maude, which is just not quite ready to come back yet.

- Caralena Estelle (GiovannaDevorah)

6/6/2011, 10:06 PM

Mavis makes me think of a girl in a poodle skirt with a cardigan and horn rim glasses that is quiet and doens't really have a lot of friends.... she is really interetesting once you get to know her and she grows up to be wildly successful!

- Wordsmith

6/6/2011, 5:32 PM

I really like Mavis -- it calls to mind a studious, quirky girl.

- Joy12

6/6/2011, 5:12 PM

I've never heard it before. It's OK, but not really my style.

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