Maeve

Meaning intoxicating, she who intoxicates
Origin Gaelic, Irish
Gender Girl
Popularity Popular
Length 5
Syllables 1
Syllabification Maeve

About Maeve

Few names capture warrior spirit wrapped in velvet quite like Maeve. This powerhouse single-syllable choice has surged in popularity among parents who value strength and substance. The name carries an inherent confidence without being aggressive, a rare combination that serves well throughout life. Maeve works beautifully in professional settings while maintaining warmth in personal contexts. Its brevity makes it punchy and memorable, yet it possesses unexpected depth. The name pairs excellently with virtually any middle name, from the traditional to the contemporary. For parents wanting a name that suggests their daughter can be both fierce and graceful, Maeve offers that duality effortlessly.

Variations of Name Maeve

Maebh
Meabh
Maive
Maiveen

Names Similar to Maeve

Maya
Mary
Maia
Mila
Mira
Maggie

Nicknames for Maeve

Mae
Mimi
Maevie
Vivi
May
Maeve

Famous People Named Maeve

Maeve BinchyIrish author
Maeve BrennanIrish short story writer
Maeve QuinlanAmerican actress
Maeve DermodyAustralian actress
Maeve HigginsIrish comedian
Maeve O'MearaAustralian TV presenter
Maeve PressAmerican actress and comedian

Characters Named Maeve

Maeve MillayCharacter from the TV series "Westworld"
Maeve WileyCharacter from the TV series "Sex Education"
Maeve DonovanCharacter from the TV series "Criminal Minds"