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Mavis

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LoveYouHoneybear · 24/09/2022 04:25

Just remembered the name Mavis and actually really like it! Can't use it as my dear niece is Maeve, but what do you think? And is there anything similar?

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Moveonswiftlyplease · 24/09/2022 16:40

I hate it! I can say that as you aren't going to use it.

Matildatoldsuchdreadfullies · 24/09/2022 16:40

I’m another person who thought Mavis Cruet. But given you’d have to be knocking 50 to remember this, I reckon it’d be fine to use.

NooNakedJacuzziness · 24/09/2022 16:33

Ooh I don't really know..

Goodoldvera · 24/09/2022 16:27

I like it...better than Edna if we're on the will o the whisp vibe! Was reminded of the name Hazel today..I think it's sweet and in the Olive and Ivy vein I think

Luredbyapomegranate · 24/09/2022 15:20

I’m amazed it hasn’t been revived - its so close to May, and no more granny-ish than Mabel and Elsie.

Lois
Frances
Carys
Ines
Ethelyn
Jocelyn
Mary / Marian / Marianne
June
Jean
Enid
Thora
Freida
Dorothy
Irene (Eye-ree-nee not the awful Americanisation Eye-reen)
Verity
Ivy

Springday15 · 24/09/2022 15:17

Maura
Matilda
Mary
Martha

AncientMariner · 24/09/2022 15:15

Excellent name for a guinea-pig.

Ancfib · 24/09/2022 15:00

I love it because it was my Grannys name! Haha so it does give me granny vibes but they are the best vibes imo!

We all used to call her Mave as a nick name though so I don't think it would work if you want to avoid Maeve

Trez1510 · 24/09/2022 05:52

Also not a fan of Mavis ... reminds me of Gladys, Elsie, Ethel, Betty etc. Sorry.

You could think about Morven or Marni if you're intent on a name beginning with 'M'?

Iizzyb · 24/09/2022 05:36

WholeHog · 24/09/2022 05:18

My mind goes straight here (see photo) though that will be different for the younger generations.

I was just wondering how to attach a photo - you beat me to it!

FindingMeno · 24/09/2022 05:22

I'm not sure Mavis is due a comeback yet.

WholeHog · 24/09/2022 05:18

My mind goes straight here (see photo) though that will be different for the younger generations.

Mavis
teezletangler · 24/09/2022 05:13

There is a 6 year old called Mavis in my DC's wraparound care program. I was so charmed the first time my DD mentioned her. Super surprising as it seems that little bit too old fashioned to be back in fashion, but I really like it.

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LoveYouHoneybear · 24/09/2022 05:00

Yeah, might be pregnancy hormones...

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SueDCreme · 24/09/2022 04:55

Or go completely off piste with
Dora
Cora
Elsie
Rose
Ruby
Pearl

SueDCreme · 24/09/2022 04:53

Martha
Maven

Not a fan of Mavis sorry

Ohdearnotagain76 · 24/09/2022 04:52

Not a name I’d use but congratulations on pregnancy

kitcat15 · 24/09/2022 04:34

No don't like it

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