Mavy

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAY-vee /ˈmeɪ.vi/Medium

Meaning: A short modern name reading as a pet form of Mavis (from Old French, 'song thrush') or of Maeve/Mave (Irish, 'she who rules'). Crisp and sweet; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet short name: Mavy reads as a pet form of Mavis ('song thrush') or Maeve (said 'MAY-vee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Irish

MeaningA short modern name reading as a pet form of Mavis (from Old French, 'song thrush') or of Maeve/Mave (Irish, 'she who rules'). Crisp and sweet; routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2022)#14695 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Mavy reads as a diminutive of Mavis ('song thrush,' Old French) or Maeve (Irish, 'she who rules'). As a short coinage its route is uncertain, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'MAY-vee').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, sweet, and crisp.

Did you know? Mavy is a crisp little name that leans toward Mavis ('song thrush') or Maeve ('she who rules') — a sweet, modern pet form whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'MAY-vee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Mavy — pet form of Mavis / Maeve; uncertain

Variations

MaveyMavieMavi

Nicknames

MavVee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mavy mean?

Mavy reads as a pet form of Mavis ('song thrush') or Maeve ('she who rules'); the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mavy?

It's said MAY-vee /ˈmeɪ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mavy a boy or girl name?

Mavy is a girl's name.

How popular is Mavy?

Mavy is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.