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Maeve

Maeve appears in Irish mythology in two forms, one as the powerful Queen of Connacht, the other as the queen of the fairies. Maeve of Connacht was a warrior queen, famous for starting a war in attempt to steal her ex-husband’s stud bull. Other spellings are Meabh, Medb and Meadhbh, which are connected to mead, a honey-based wine that was produced in many ancient cultures. Maeve is a short and sweet name that has become one of the most stylish Irish names for girls in the modern US. Maeve would make an excellent first or middle name choice, with more character and resonance than Mae/May and more modern charm than Mavis. Chris O'Donnell, Lili Taylor and Kathryn Erbe used Maeve for their daughters. The Irish author Maeve Binchy also is a well-known bearer. Maeve is the name of one of the lead characters on the HBO show Westworld. Irish spelling Meabh is popular in Ireland, but not recommended in the US.

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Meaning

She who intoxicates

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Pronunciation

mayv

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Mysterious
Enchanting
Independent
Artistic

Compatibility

Maeve pairs well with traditional or classic names for siblings, providing a nice balance. As a middle name, Maeve adds a touch of elegance and intrigue. It also complements names of various origins, making it versatile for different cultural or stylistic pairings.

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Maeve Binchy

Writer

Born: May 28, 1940 · Dalkey, Ireland

Maeve Dermody

Actress

Born: November 2, 1985 · Sydney, Australia

Maeve Gilchrist

Musician

Born: June 7, 1983 · Edinburgh, Scotland

Maeve Higgins

Comedian

Born: November 23, 1981 · Cobh, Ireland

Maeve Quinlan

Actress

Born: November 16, 1964 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Maeve O'Meara

TV Presenter

Born: June 30, 1961 · Dublin, Ireland

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

Maeve Original form
Maebh Irish Gaelic
Meabh Irish Gaelic
Méabh Irish Gaelic
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Cultural Adaptations

メイヴ (Meivu) Japanese
梅芙 (Méi fú) Chinese
მეივ (Meiv) Georgian
מֵיב (Meiv) Hebrew
مايف (Maayf) Arabic

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maeve

What does Maeve mean?: She who intoxicates
What is the origin of Maeve?: Maeve has Irish origins.
Is Maeve popular?: Maeve has been viewed 105 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Maeve?: Similar names include Dillon, Karan, Rory, Luna, Isha.
How do you pronounce Maeve?: Maeve is pronounced mayv.

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