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Mav
Pronounced MAV /ˈmæv/High
Meaning: A pet form of Maverick — 'an independent, unconventional one; a free spirit' (from an unbranded calf, after rancher Samuel Maverick)Low
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History & Origin
Mav is a pet form of Maverick — 'an independent, unconventional one; a free spirit' (from an unbranded calf, named after the 19th-century rancher Samuel Maverick who left his cattle unbranded). A crisp, bold one-syllable name (the full name is Maverick; nickname Mav).
It registers thinly on its own. Rare, an-independent-one at the root, and bold.
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What does the name Mav mean?
Mav pets Maverick — 'an independent, unconventional one; a free spirit'.
How do you pronounce Mav?
It's said MAV /ˈmæv/ — one syllable.
Is Mav a boy or girl name?
Mav is a boy's name.
How popular is Mav?
Mav is a very rare name in the U.S.