Maeve Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Maeve Name at a Glance

Name	Maeve
Meaning	A mythical queen.
Origin	Celtic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Maeve Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Maeve means “A mythical queen”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Maeve Name Origin

Our database records Maeve under Celtic origin. Browse more Celtic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Maeve a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Maeve is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Maeve

When considering Maeve for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.