Maureen
maw-REEN
✦ Meaning
“Irish feminine form of Maurice, from Latin 'Mauritius' meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'of Mauritania.' Maureen carries Irish cultural pride and vintage Hollywood glamour through actress Maureen O'Hara.”
Popularity Over Time
Maureen is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Maureen O'Hara (actress)
- Maureen Starkey (musician's wife)
- Maureen (Irish culture)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across Irish and English cultures
People Also Ask
Irish feminine form of Maurice, from Latin 'Mauritius' meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'of Mauritania.' Maureen carries Irish cultural pride and vintage Hollywood glamour through actress Maureen O'Hara.
Maureen is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.
Popular nicknames for Maureen include Maurie, Reen, Mo.
Names that pair beautifully with Maureen include Fiona, Brigid, Liam.