She who intoxicates; purple bird
Maevis is a modern spelling variant of Mavis, which refers to the song thrush bird. It is also frequently associated with the Irish name Maeve, meaning 'intoxicating' or 'she who rules.' This spelling blends the vintage charm of the bird name with the trendy 's' ending found in names like Mavis or Davis.
Less common today
Maevis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,484 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
A character in the video game series Fire Emblem Β· Fire Emblem
A character in the fantasy novel series The Last Dragon Chronicles Β· The Last Dragon Chronicles