Maeve

Girl's name

Maeve is of Irish origin and means "intoxicating." It is derived from the Gaelic name Medb, which possibly means "she who intoxicates."

Meaning Intoxicating
Origin Gaelic
U.S. births in 2023 3,098 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Maeve Binchy - Irish author known for her novels.
  • Maeve Dermody - Australian actress in film and television.
  • Maeve Quinlan - American actress in soap operas and films.
  • Maeve Higgins - Irish comedian and writer.
  • Maeve Kinkead - American actress in soap operas.
  • Maeve O'Meara - Australian food and travel presenter.
  • Maeve Kennedy McKean - American lawyer and activist.
  • Maeve Tomalty - Canadian actress in television series.
  • Maeve Press - American actress and comedian.
  • Maeve Reilly - American celebrity stylist.

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