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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Intoxicating / she who intoxicates
- Origin
- Irish (Anglicized form of Medb/Meadhbh)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MAYV
Maeve is an Irish girl's name, an Anglicized form of Medb (also spelled Meadhbh), pronounced MAYV. Its meaning is "intoxicating" or "she who intoxicates," giving it real linguistic roots rather than an invented sound. It's both a timeless classic and a worldly name, fitting parents drawn to something classic with roots outside the everyday.
Meaning & Origin of Maeve
Meaning: Intoxicating / she who intoxicates.
Origin: Irish (Anglicized form of Medb/Meadhbh).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Maeve
MAYVIPA /ˈmeɪv/
Popularity of Maeve
Maeve reached its recent peak at #73 in 2023 with 3,057 babies given the name, then slipped slightly to #75 in 2024 even as the count rose to 3,098 — SSA records for the name go back to 1940.
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FAQ
What does the name Maeve mean?
Intoxicating / she who intoxicates. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Maeve?
Maeve is pronounced MAYV (IPA: /ˈmeɪv/).
Is Maeve a popular name right now?
Maeve is near its all-time peak (#73 in 2023), ranked #75 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1940–2024.)
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