girl name
Maeve
Maeve is a rare, mythic, strong girl name with Irish roots and a top 500 usage profile.
Maeve feels rare, mythic, strong, elegant, making it useful for baby-name shortlists, character names, sibling sets, and middle-name pairings.
Overview
Is Maeve a good name?
Maeve is a strong choice if you like rare, mythic, strong names. Its Irish roots and top 500 usage profile make it feel recognizable but not everywhere.
Style
Maeve vibe
Maeve sits in the rare, mythic, strong, elegant style family. It works especially well for parents who want a name with a clear personality rather than a purely neutral sound.
Sound
Pronunciation and flow
Maeve is pronounced MAYV. With 1 syllable, it tends to pair best with two- or three-syllable middle names.
Nicknames
Nicknames for Maeve
Mae is natural nickname option for Maeve.
Meaning
What does Maeve mean?
Maeve means she who intoxicates. The name has Irish roots, and its meaning gives it a confident, substantial quality that can shape how the full name feels.
Similar Names
Names that share style, sound, and overall feeling with Maeve.
Middle Names
Middle names that balance Maeve's rhythm and style.
Sibling Names
Names that sound natural beside Maeve in a family set.
Sister names
Brother names
How to use it
Best uses for Maeve
Use Maeve when you want a name that feels rare, mythic, strong without losing everyday usability.
If the surname is long, pair Maeve with a short middle. If the surname is short, a more flowing middle can make the full name feel complete.
For sibling names, choose one shared quality, such as origin, softness, vintage style, or popularity level, instead of trying to match every detail.
Maeve FAQ
What does Maeve mean?
Maeve means she who intoxicates and has Irish roots.
How do you pronounce Maeve?
Maeve is pronounced MAYV.
What names are similar to Maeve?
Sloane, Freya, Greta, Quinn, Khloe, Reese, Millie, Rowan share some of Maeve's style, sound, origin, or popularity profile.
What are good nicknames for Maeve?
Mae is a natural nickname option for Maeve.