Maeve

I love the name Maeve! I would consider this name for a girl because it’s really pretty.

I don't care much for the meaning, but I must admit, the spelling and pronunciation of the name Maeve are absolutely gorgeous. Mae and Eve would be adorable nicknames.

Don't like the pronunciation.

I picked this name for my daughter in 2018, wanting something unique and easily pronounceable by European family members. Even though it was already on the rise, it's mad to see it's now in the top 100 across just about all the anglophone countries 😬 Its rise reminds me of the global Kevin phenomenon in the 80s/90s. We get lots of compliments on it and haven't (yet) met any other Maeves in school here in the UK, though I predict it's only a matter of time. FWIW the little one loves her name and being named after an ancient Irish battle queen definitely suits her feisty temperament..!

I have a baby cousin with this name, born right when Maeve started taking off (popularity-wise). I have a feeling I'm going to start seeing Maeve a lot more - *especially* if people decide they like Maeve more than, say, Ava.

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For me, Maeve is off-limits due to said adorable baby cousin, but I do quite like it.

Short, sweet, and usable not only in its native land. It has more personality than delicate, Old Hollywood May/Mae, and feels much more modern than Mavis.

I like the name nicknamed May/Mae, or Eve.

It’s a pretty name but I really don’t like the meaning.

This is actually my favorite name, it’s so beautiful. Also I’m 100% sure this will reach the top 100 in a few years since this name is in the top 100 of every other English-Speaking country.

I thought it was nice at first but later realized that it looks much nicer than it sounds.

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There's a scene in the show "Derry Girls" (set in Northern Ireland in the 90s) in which the granddad has a love interest called Maeve. Over dinner the family has a heated discussion and the name Maeve falls many many times which leads the Ukrainian exchange student to ask "why do you keep making that noise?".

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I like that it has a long history but sound-wise I much prefer May.

My sister's name is Maeve, but she is thinking of changing the spelling to Méabh. Of course, the first spelling is easier to pronounce, but our family loves hard-to-spell names. Unfortunately, the name is gaining popularity, which means that my sister will not be the only Maeve in her classes anymore. In one of her camps, there were 3 Maeves, not counting her. That being said, I still really like the sound of the name Maeve, but due to its lack of syllables, it doesn't leave much room for nicknames. Our parents sometimes combine 'Maeve' with other words/names, such as Maevelyn (Maeve + middle name Emelyn) or Maevaroni (Maeve + macaroni). Those seem to be strictly parent nicknames, and I can imagine her hating it when her friends call her that. But not having nicknames isn't a bad thing, because there's really no way to shorten a one-syllable name. Maeve on its own does not sound like a nickname, and it definitely sounds unique, whether it is or is not. Also, an added bonus, Queen Méabh of Connaught was killed with a piece of cheese, and we think that's funny. :)

I love this name. A cute nickname can be Mae.

I like the meaning and the sound and the look. Plus the illustration in the name section is cool.

Dunno if it's just me, but this name seems to be gaining popularity, and I see it mentioned on baby name sites all the time. It's a decent name in itself, but I'm getting tired of seeing it.

I thought this was related to Maeva and was pronounced "ma-AYV". Well, it's really pretty.

It’s pretty, like a combo of the pretty names May and Eve.

Maeve sounds very unique!

My name is Maeve and I really like it but it gets annoying when people constantly mess it up.

My name is Maeve and I think it is hard when I meet new people because it takes forever for them to pronounce it.

Maeve is such a beautiful name, but perhaps the spelling Maeve seems more balanced.

Love it and it sounds beautiful. I love Irish names because I have Irish in me.

My name is Maeve. I think it is wonderful and it's hard with new people because they don't know how to pronounce it correctly.

I see lots of people saying Maeve is a raunchy name.
I disagree. I think it is quite a sexy name for women and a sweet one for children.
My middle name is Maeve, but it's shortened from Maevis (My Dad's mum who died from Cancer)
Fresh and unusual, but not for the non-flowery type.

I once knew someone whose name was spelled Maev (no E at the end). I didn't really care for that spelling - like Anne and Maude, I think it needs an E at the end - but I always thought the sound was really cool.

I've heard this name has two meanings- intoxication and the bringer of great joy. I like the second meaning better. I love the name, but I want to name my baby a name that means joy and since two different meanings are given for this name. I'm not sure which is the right one. Anyone who understands Irish Gaelic could you tell me which is the right one?

I love the sound of this name. Maeve is a beautiful, amazing Irish name.

As you can see my name is Maeve and I have to say, I do like the name. I would not like to see America use the name Maeve more because I don't want it to turn to just another name. And trust me, I've seen enough of that done. Anywayyyy, I do like the Irish origins and am happy to be me, see y'all later.

I'm the opposite of many, I never really liked the sound of the name, it reminds of other unattractive sounding things like mauve and navel. But I love the meaning and history behind it. Also for people needing a one syllable middlename it's much more fresh than Anne or Rose, so I can see why someone else might like it.

I hate the sound of this name.

For those individuals who keep commenting on the negative aspect of the meaning of Maeve (intoxicating), and the namesakes' history; I want to add that Maeve also means "the cause of great joy". In addition, yes, she was a very powerful queen who did start one bloody battle, but had she been a man, none of the negative comments about her, or her name, would have been mentioned (i.e. Alexander the Great, he conquered many civilizations and I'm certain there was much bloodshed).

I must admit to having a great fondness for this name - it has connotations of sweetness and nubility, and seems very connected to the world of faerie.

This name is cool. Unique spelling too.

I really like Maeve and appreciate its history and such. It does have a very nice, very "Irish" sound, if you will, and it's quite ethereal and really is fairy-like.

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It reminds me of Mab and Maude as well. I like the meaning of Maeve, too!

I adore this name. I pronounce it the traditional way, MAYV. And being one of the many people who aren't knowledgeable on Irish mythology, I don't connect to anything pagan, sinister, or negative in any way.

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It's a beautiful name, but in a simplistic way.

I love this name. The interesting meaning and the pagan connotations are exactly what makes it so appealing - I wish there were more names without any Christian associations!

I'm normally not fond of Irish names, but I do find this name very beautiful. It has a nice ring to it.

I love the name Maeve and don't think it's a pagan name at all. In fact, there was a girl in my church youth group with this name. Everyone, including people named Maeve, should be given the chance to make their own impression, despite whatever connotations others have about the name.

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Secondly, Maeve was just a character in Irish Mythology. The meaning isn't very great, but who cares? Besides, a name is simply what you call someone. Despite the meaning, I may very well use this name for my future daughter.

This is one of the few Irish names I actually like because the spelling isn't completely awful.

I strongly dislike this name. Naming your child Maeve is like child abuse. JK. But still.

It's a very pretty name. However, the meaning ruins it. Maeve might become the new Lillith or Jezebel.

I do like this name a lot, but the connotation is just too pagan.

I think this is a very beautiful name, I'm not sure if I would give this as a first name but as a middle name yes.

I like Maeve. It reminds me of May!
I have to admit, I would have pronounced it "My-eve" until I read the real pronunciation.

I like this name, especially pronounced MAY-ev. I know it's not "correct" but I like it, and to tell the truth I don't really care.

When I first saw this name I loved it, especially the meaning. But I thought it was pronounced May-ev, which I like better than Mayv, so now I don't like it as much.

I don't understand the appeal of a name whose namesake organized the death of the hero Cuchulainn. Also, the "intoxicating" meaning puts me off because it seems somewhat raunchy.