- Meaning
- She who intoxicates, a queen
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Trendy
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
What people expect from a Maeve
Maeve mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about leadership. A name can't give a child leadership, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a leader.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Maeve: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Maeve
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 1 syllable, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "She who intoxicates, a queen".
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A New Zealand judge made a 9-year-old a ward of court so she could change her name. It was Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii.
Family Court of New Zealand (2008)Questions about Maeve
What does the name Maeve mean?
Maeve is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "She who intoxicates, a queen".
Is Maeve a boy or girl name?
Maeve is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Maeve?
Maeve is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries.
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