Similar & Sister Names
Names Like Maedbh
24 similar names matched by popularity and Celtic origin — Maedbh (also spelled Medb or Maeve) means "the intoxicating one" or "she who intoxicates," derived from the Old….
How we find these: names ranked close to Maedbh in real popularity data, prioritizing names that share its cultural origin, with phonetic near-duplicates removed so the list stays genuinely varied.
Names similar to Maedbh
Rank #899
Guinevere “Guinevere derives from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, composed of "gwen" (fair/blessed) and "…”
Rank #898
Morrigan “Morrigan derives from Old Irish "Mór-Rígan," combining "mór" (great) and "rígan" (queen),…”
Rank #941
Dinan “Dinan derives from the Irish name Dinán, a diminutive form related to "Dín" meaning "fort…”
Rank #941
Dinant “Dinant is derived from the Brythonic Celtic elements "din" (fort) and "ant" (front/face),…”
Rank #941
Patrick-Ioan “Patrick-Ioan is a hyphenated name combining Patrick, derived from the Latin "Patricius" m…”
Rank #943
Mor “Mor means "great" or "tall" and derives from Old Irish and Gaelic linguistic roots, relat…”
Rank #960
Allin “The given name 'Allin' is a variant of 'Alan,' meaning "little rock" or "harmony," derive…”
Rank #963
Brigite “Brigite is a variant of Brigid, derived from the Old Irish name Brighid, likely rooted in…”
Rank #816
Kaci-Leigh “The given name 'Kaci-Leigh' is derived from the Gaelic name 'Cathasaigh', meaning 'bringe…”
Rank #814
Aeden “The name 'Aeden' is a modern variant of the Irish name 'Aodhán', meaning "little fire" fr…”
Rank #793
Teigan-Leigh “The given name 'Teigan-Leigh' is derived from the Gaelic and Old English languages, with …”
Rank #764
Fiana “The name 'Fiana' is a feminine given name meaning "fair" or "white," derived from the Iri…”
Rank #764
Llewyn “The name 'Llewyn' is a Welsh variant of 'Llywelyn', meaning "leader" or "lion-like," deri…”
Rank #762
Roen “The name 'Roen' is of uncertain origin but is often interpreted as a variant of 'Rowan,' …”
Rank #748
Kolin “The name 'Kolin' is a variant of 'Colin', derived from the Irish/Scottish Gaelic name 'Ca…”
Rank #722
Katie-Anne “The given name 'Katie-Anne' is derived from the Gaelic name 'Caitlin' or 'Cathleen', mean…”
Rank #704
Connal “The name 'Connal' is of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from *Conall*, meaning …”
Rank #1,128
Loric “Loric derives from the Latin "lorica," meaning armor or breastplate, referring to a type …”
Rank #664
Caera “The name Caera is an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name *Caoire* or *Caoimhe*, mean…”
Rank #653
Kerry-Anne “The given name 'Kerry-Anne' is derived from the Gaelic word 'Ciar', meaning 'dark' or 'bl…”
Rank #1,169
Ilann “Ilann is a Breton name derived from the element "il" meaning "multitude" or "many," combi…”
Rank #1,170
Yseult “Yseult means "fair" or "white" and derives from the Germanic element *īsil or Old High Ge…”
Rank #629
Brionni “Brionni is a modern feminine variant of the Irish name Brígh (or Brighid), meaning "stren…”
Rank #596
Finnin “The given name 'Finnin' is a diminutive of the Irish name Finn, meaning "fair" or "white,…”
Brother names for Maedbh
Same cultural background as Maedbh, opposite gender — matched for sibling-set naming.
Rank #226
Luar “The given name 'Luar' is derived from the Latin word 'lumen,' meaning light, and is also …”
Rank #243
Aedin “Aedin is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish "Aedán," meaning "little fire" or "fier…”
Rank #267
Proinnsias “The given name 'Proinnsias' is derived from the Latin name 'Probus', meaning 'upright' or…”
Rank #311
Cadhan “Cadhan is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic "cadhan," meaning "small barrel" or "litt…”
Rank #319
Domhnaill “Domhnaill is the Irish form of the name Donald, derived from the Old Norse elements "Domn…”
Rank #321
Donnan “Donnan is an Irish diminutive form derived from the Gaelic name Donnán, which comes from …”
Rank #329
Con “The name Con derives from the Irish name Conn, which comes from the Old Irish word "conn"…”
Rank #333
Torrin “Torrin is derived from the Irish name Torin, which comes from the Gaelic "torann," meanin…”
Frequently Asked Questions
How are "names like Maedbh" chosen?
We match by real popularity data (global ranking) and, where known, shared cultural origin — then remove phonetic near-duplicates (like Gitanjali/Geetanjali) so every suggestion is genuinely distinct. Top matches for Maedbh include Guinevere, Morrigan, Dinan.
What is the origin of the name Maedbh?
Maedbh is a Celtic name. Maedbh (also spelled Medb or Maeve) means "the intoxicating one" or "she who intoxicates," derived from the Old Irish root *med- relating to mead or intoxication.
What are good brother names for Maedbh?
If Maedbh is used for one child, Luar is a well-matched Brother name from the same cultural background — see the full list below.