Maeve
Origin/Usage
Gaelic
Pronunciation
MAYV
Meaning
Intoxicating woman
More info about the name "Maeve"

Maeve originates in Gaelic languages and means "intoxicating woman". In Irish mythology, Maeve was the Queen of Connacht and the heroine of Tain Bo Cuailnge, the story of 'the driving-off of cows of Cooley'. As a feminine given name Maeve has gained quite some popularity in the United States lately.

Popularity of the Name Maeve
Also Spelled Like...

Maive, Mave, Mayve, Meabh, Meadhbh, Meave, Medb, Meibh

Famous Maeves

Maeve Binchy - writer
Maeve Kelly - writer

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