Maeve
Irish · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Maeve
Maeve derives from the Irish name Medb, meaning "intoxicating woman" or "she who intoxicates," from the Old Irish root *med- (mead/intoxication).
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Etymology
Maeve derives from the Irish name Medb, meaning "intoxicating woman" or "she who intoxicates," from the Old Irish root *med- (mead/intoxication). The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-descended cultures, most famously borne by Queen Medb of Connacht in medieval Irish mythology and literature.
Maeve currently ranks #76 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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