Maire
Finnish · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Maire
# Maire
Maire is an Irish name meaning "great" or "greater," derived from the Irish word "mór" (large, great), with the suffix "-e" indicating a feminine or diminutive form.
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Etymology
# Maire
Maire is an Irish name meaning "great" or "greater," derived from the Irish word "mór" (large, great), with the suffix "-e" indicating a feminine or diminutive form. The name has roots in Old Irish and is linguistically connected to the Goidelic language family.
Maire is primarily used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, with significant historical use among Irish Catholics; it gained notable prominence in Ireland during the 20th century and remains a traditional Celtic given name.
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Maire currently ranks #16,779 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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