Mavie

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Pronounced MAH-vee /ˈmɑː.vi/High

Meaning: My life; or song thrush; French ma vie (my life) or Irish/Old French mavis (the song thrush bird)Medium

In 30 seconds: A name with two possible French meanings: 'my life' (ma vie) and the song thrush bird (mavis). Its delicate, airy sound makes it a rising choice alongside other short bird and life-meaning names.

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Origin MediumFrench, Irish

MeaningMy life; or song thrush; French ma vie (my life) or Irish/Old French mavis (the song thrush bird)

U.S. rank (2025)#1555 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births136 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 458

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mavie may derive from French ma vie (my life) or from mavis, the Old French word for the song thrush (Turdus philomelos), a small migratory songbird celebrated in British and French poetry. Both readings give the name a lyrical, romantic quality.

Mavie is a rare name that appeared in U.S. birth data in the 2010s. It ranked #1062 for girls in 2024. Its soft two-syllable sound fits alongside Maisie, Maeve, and Mavis in the Ma- vintage name family.

Did you know? The mavis (song thrush) is one of Britain's most celebrated songbirds — mentioned in Robert Burns's poetry and in countless folk songs, where its clear, repeated musical phrases made it a symbol of joy and freedom.

Overall data confidence 75%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MavisMavey

Nicknames

MavVie

Famous Bearers

★Mavie Hörbiger (1979-)
German-Austrian stage and film actress

If you like Mavie…

Mavis— the standard spelling of the song thrush name, directly related

Maeve— Irish feminine name sharing the same Ma- root and vintage feel

Maisie— vintage Ma- name with the same gentle, birdlike quality

Wren— another small songbird used as a given name in the same nature-name trend

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mavie mean?

Mavie has two possible meanings: 'my life' from French ma vie, and the song thrush bird from Old French mavis.

How do you pronounce Mavie?

It's said MAH-vee — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mavie a boy or girl name?

Mavie is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Mavie?

Mavie ranked #1062 for U.S. girls in 2024.