Avis
Meaning of Avis
Avis is a unisex name that has its origins in Latin. It means "bird" or "bird-like." Avis is pronounced as AY-vis (/eɪ.vɪs/) in English. The name has variations such as Aviva. In the United States, Avis has been given to newborns since at least 1880 and has maintained a steady but relatively low level of popularity over the years. It reached its peak in the 1980s when it was ranked among the top 50 names for girls. However, it has become less common in recent decades. Despite its decline in popularity, Avis remains a unique choice for parents looking for a name with a subtle yet significant meaning.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AY-vis (/eɪ.vɪs/)
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Notable People Named Avis
| Avis Crocombe was a renowned English domestic servant and head cook at Audley End House in the 1880s, gaining posthumous fame through YouTube videos and a manuscript cookery book. |
| Avis Newman is a renowned English painter and sculptor. |
| Avis Richards is an American producer, director, and philanthropist who founded the Birds Nest Foundation in 2005, a New York City-based organization that provides media content to non-profit charities at little to no cost. |
| Avis Thayer Bohlen is a diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Bulgaria and as Assistant Secretary for Arms Control. |
| Avis Wyatt, a 6'11" American retired basketball player, excelled as a power forward and center, playing professionally in the Netherlands, Cyprus, and Greece after his college career at Virginia State. |
