In the Irish origin Maeve means Joy.

Names like maeve. The origin of this gorgeous name is a bit uncertain but one sweet explanation is that it comes from the Greek meli which means honey The name hit its peak in 2009 but even then it only managed to reach number 456 on the list of top baby names for girls. 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. Ailill mac Máta although she had several husbands before him who were also kings of Connacht.

Queen of Connacht in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. In the Irish origin Maeve means Joy. Busy Philipps is also mom to Birdie Leigh.

But Maeve feels a little different the rediscovery of a strong traditional name. It could be short for. And so not only is Birdie among the names like Sadie it fits right in with Willow and Violet and Jade too.

Other spellings are Meabh Medb and Meadhbh which are connected to mead a honey-based wine that was produced. In the Greek origin Maeve means Goddess. Maeve of Connacht was a warrior queen famous for starting a war in attempt to steal her ex-husbands stud bull.

What does the name Maeve mean. In the Celtic origin Maeve means A mythical queen. Maeve appears in Irish mythology in two forms one as the powerful Queen of Connacht the other as the queen of the fairies.

Elizabeth then you could shorten it to Beth for nn but wouldnt have the initial thing. I think it would sound nice with. Finally perhaps the name most similar in sound to Marie to make this list is Maeve.