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Gender Feminine
Usage English (Rare), Medieval English
Other Forms FormsPaveya, Paveye (medieval variants)
Meaning & History
Medieval English name of uncertain origin and meaning. Current theories include a derivation from Old French pavie "peach" and a derivation from Old French Pavie "woman from Pavia", a historic city in Italy. Modern-day scholars theorize that the name of said city might be derived from Italian papia "of a pope".
In modern times, this name has been occasionally found again since the 19th century.
In modern times, this name has been occasionally found again since the 19th century.