AVIS  

Gender: F
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "bird"

Bird name that's been in hibernation for awhile, probably due to car rental association, but could make a return on the wings of Ava. Baldwin brother Daniel chose it for his daughter.

Variations:
Aviance, Aviana, Avice, Avais, Avia, Avianna, Avianca, Avys, Avi

Avis is being discussed in our message boards:

• First daughter: Lots of ideas-- what do you think?
• What would you choose if you were having boy-girl twins?
• Favorite Names for girls? A-Z
• The twins arrived!!!
• What do you think Brangelina wil name their next kid?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Avis:

• EMMA'S DAUGHTERS
• NEWER NAMES IN OLDER CATEGORIES: Fresh florals and varied virtues
• MOM NAMES: The Names of Famous Mothers