Name:
Maeve
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Gaelic
Meaning:
Maeve originates in Gaelic languages and means "intoxicating woman". In Irish mythology, Maeve was the Queen of Connacht and the heroine of Tain Bo Cuailnge, the story of 'the driving-off of cows of Cooley'. As a feminine given name Maeve has gained quite some popularity in the United States lately.
Pronunciation:
MAYV
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
Maive
Mave
Mayve
Meabh
Meadhbh
Meave
Medb
Meibh
Famous Maeve:
Maeve Binchy : writer
Maeve Kelly : writer