Message: "Mavis?" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Mavis?

by Calla (guest)

1/29/2013, 11:42 PM

I was watching "Hotel Transylvania" (kids' movie, kinda cute) where the daughter's name is Mavis. I never really liked the name but after hearing for 80-odd minutes it kind of grew on me. The kid's a teenager but you also see her as a toddler and whatnot.

WDYTO Mavis? I assume a lot of people will see it as an old lady name and I kind of agree.

#Mavis

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- Violet (dlilly)

1/30/2013, 5:36 PM

I fell for Mavis a little while ago. It's definitely got an old-lady vibe, but I think it's an awesome name. There's a toughness to it that's really nice, while retaining a femininity. Plus, I tend to like old-lady vintage/retro names, so I don't mind.

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- ninjato

1/30/2013, 12:34 PM

All I see is Mavis Beacon.

- Bear +1

1/30/2013, 10:53 AM

"Old lady name" is a plus in my book. :-)

Mavis has the panache of Maeve and the darling "-is" ending keeps it light and energetic. Plus, a mavis is such a sweet little bird. You could even use Birdy as a nn. Or not. :-)

- Calla (guest)

1/30/2013, 11:55 AM

I support strange nicknames! Birdy could definitely be a nn!

- insane romantic +1

1/30/2013, 9:28 AM

I definitely think of Mavis as an old lady name. I love Maeve though!

- Calla (guest)

1/30/2013, 11:54 AM

I do, too. My mind keeps flip flopping between Mavis the teenager I was watching and Mavis the gray haired granny of my imagination!

- kudriashkajo (jodirae) +1

1/30/2013, 5:47 AM

Anything with the nickname Mae is awesome!! MAvis is pretty adorable. Old lady, but still endearing. Perhaps like Evelyn has become?

- Calla (guest)

1/30/2013, 11:52 AM

I don't find Evelyn old lady. But that's probably because I've been in love with that name since I was a little kid. :)

Mavis nn Mae is adorable!

- Wordsmith +1

1/30/2013, 5:28 AM

I love Mavis! Its retro charm enchants me.

- Calla (guest)

1/30/2013, 11:52 AM

Yay! :) I know old lady names are coming back so I figured SOMEONE had to like Mavis.

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