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Gender
Feminine
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Origin of the Name Maeve
Irish
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Usage of the Name Maeve
Irish, Irish Mythology
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Meaning of the Name Maeve
The name Maeve comes from the Gaelic name meaning "she who intoxicates".
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Famous Bearers
Maeve is a queen of Connacht in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology.
Bearers of the name include Maeve Brennan (1917 - 1993), an Irish writer and journalist;
Maeve Kyle (born 1928), an Irish Olympic runner and hockey player;
Maeve Binchy (born 1940), an Irish novelist;
Maeve Quinlan (born 1964), an American actress.
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