Maeve
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Popularity
#75
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
Irish
Total Births
26,442
Peak Year
#3,098 in 2024
First Recorded
1940
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An Irish name derived from the Gaelic name 'Medb,' meaning 'intoxicating' or 'she who intoxicates'. In Irish legend, Medb was a warrior queen.
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Maeve Binchy
Irish novelist, short story writer, columnist, and speaker
Maeve Quinlan
American actress
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