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Maeve

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✦ Meaning

“From Irish 'Medb' (intoxicating), this mythological queen was a fierce warrior in Celtic legend. The name carries both mystique and strength with modern literary appeal.”

Popularity Over Time

Maeve US popularity rank over timeRank 7526 in 1975 to rank 73 in 2023. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#73#3800#752619401960198020002024

Currently ranked #75 in the United States.

Origin

CelticIrish

Syllables

1

Nicknames

Mae

Style

StrongBoldLiteraryVintage

Famous Bearers

  • Queen Maeve (Irish mythology)
  • Maeve Binchy (author)

Collections

Literary Names → Mythological Names → Short & Strong → Strong Names →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Strong in Irish and Celtic contexts, increasingly used internationally

People Also Ask

From Irish 'Medb' (intoxicating), this mythological queen was a fierce warrior in Celtic legend. The name carries both mystique and strength with modern literary appeal.

Maeve is currently ranked #75 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Maeve include Mae.

Names that pair beautifully with Maeve include Cordelia, Wren, Artemis, Caspian, Cormac.