Avis Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Avis Name at a Glance

Name	Avis
Meaning	Believed to have been introduced during the Norman Conquest, based either on Old German names, or on the Roman name Avitius. Refuge in battle.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Avis Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Avis means “Believed to have been introduced during the Norman Conquest, based either on Old German names, or on the Roman name Avitius. Refuge in battle”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Avis Name Origin

Our database records Avis under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Avis a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Avis is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Avis

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