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Mavis

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Meaning 'song thrush' or 'songbird'. (French)

What does Mavis mean?

French: Meaning 'song thrush' or 'songbird'.. Mavis is of French origin, meaning 'song thrush' or 'songbird'.

Is Mavis a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Mavis in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Mavis in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Mavis suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

New Dog Alert: Mavis!

The other dogs at breakfast were curious about Mavis. "She must be a clever strategist," one whispered, "with a name like 'songbird,' she’ll find a way to get the best treats without us noticing!"

Like Mavis? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.