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Maeve
Meaning: She who intoxicates
- Syllables
- 2
- Length
- 5 letters
- Starts with
- M
- Ends with
- e
Is Maeve a popular baby name?
Popularity trend for Maeve
BabyGen interest indexThe chart shows BabyGen’s relative interest index for Maeve across the past four decades. It blends search trends, naming-pattern signals, and our internal dataset — useful as a relative gauge, not an official census rank.
About the name Maeve
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Meaning
- She who intoxicates
- Syllables
- 2
- Length
- 5 letters
Origin & history of Maeve
Maeve comes from a irish naming tradition. Irish names blend Gaelic poetry with centuries of saints, kings, and storytellers. Below are favorites that travel well outside Ireland — easy to spell once you know the rules, deep in meaning, and beautiful out loud.
Within that tradition, Maeve stands out for its meaning — She who intoxicates — and for being recognizable across borders. Parents outside the original culture often pick Maeve because it carries genuine history while still being easy to spell and say in everyday English.
Middle name ideas for Maeve
Middles that balance Maeve’s rhythm — shorter if Maeve is long, longer if Maeve is short — and read well together when spoken.
Names like Maeve
Frequently asked questions about Maeve
What does the name Maeve mean?+
Maeve means "She who intoxicates". It's a irish girl's name with a clear, well-documented meaning that has carried through generations.
Where does the name Maeve come from?+
Maeve has Irish origins. Irish names blend Gaelic poetry with centuries of saints, kings, and storytellers. Below are favorites that travel well outside Ireland — easy to spell once you know the rules, deep in meaning, and beautiful out loud.
Is Maeve a boy's or girl's name?+
Maeve is most commonly used as a girl's name. Girls' usage is the dominant convention in the regions where the name is popular.
How do you pronounce Maeve?+
Maeve has 2 syllables. It's pronounced phonetically — read it as written, with the stress on the first syllable.
Is Maeve a popular baby name?+
Maeve sits in a comfortable spot — recognizable without being overused. Parents looking for a name with meaning, easy pronunciation, and cultural depth often shortlist it. See the popularity trend chart above for how interest has shifted across recent decades.
What are good middle names for Maeve?+
Middle names that pair well with Maeve tend to balance its rhythm — if Maeve is short, a longer middle reads well; if it's long, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name crisp. See the suggested middle names below.
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