Mare Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mare Name at a Glance

Name	Mare
Meaning	Bitter.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Mare Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mare means “Bitter”. 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.

Mare Name Origin

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

Is Mare a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Mare

When considering Mare 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.