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[Opinions] Maeve and Maevie
Maeve is a name that fascinates me, and I have thought of the hypothetical diminutive Maevie.Thoughts on both names?
What middle names would you use for Maeve?
What would you name a brother and a sister?Maeve Arabella
Maeve Beatrix
Maeve Charlotte
Maeve Esme
Maeve Fleur
Maeve Freya
Maeve Harper
Maeve Imogen
Maeve Iris
Maeve Olivia
Maeve Poppy
Maeve SophiaMaeve, Aiden, Isla
Maeve, Felix, Elsie
Maeve, Ellis, Phoebe
Maeve, Dylan, Eleanor
Maeve, Hugo, Darcy

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I like it Mn Arabella, Beatrix, Charlotte, Imogen, Olivia, Sophia, I like Aiden and Isla
Felix and Elsie
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My daughter’s name is Maeve (Maeve Audrey Marion) so I’m obviously biased on how much I love it. It’s soft and yet spunky. Maeve means intoxicating but when you read about the connection to mead and how that was tied to a symbol of ruling power it becomes even more interesting. It’s a name with layers.My DH and I do not plan on having a nickname for her but my parents have taken to calling her Maevie. She’s only one and a half but she calls herself May or May May. I think Maevie is cute but it’s hard to imagine on an adult. Warning if you ever use Maeve that, if you live around those who are not familiar with Irish names, she will often be mistaken as May or Mavis.Maeve has no siblings but I think about names for one all the time. From your list I like/love:Maeve Arabella
Maeve Beatrix
Maeve Imogen
Maeve Iris
Maeve Olivia
Maeve SophiaI think a name with more than one syllable is great with Maeve. DH’s family use two middle names so we kept that tradition. I was pushing hard for Maeve Euphemia but it was no dice from DH, haha.From your sibling names I like the following the best:Maeve, Aiden, Isla
Maeve, Felix, Elsie

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I prefer Maeve to May; it seems more finished. Maevie is pretty awful, but Evie happens so I suppose Maevie could too. Not into adulthood, though!I've always enjoyed Maeve Louise.
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Maeve is ok but I probably wouldn't use it. Maevie is a no-go.

This message was edited 2/28/2022, 1:11 PM

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