What origin is the name Mayve?

Mayve comes from Irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Mayve?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Mayve — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Mayve

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mayve

Mayve

Girl

Irish

2 syllables

Mayve is an Irish girl's name meaning "A variant spelling of the name Maeve, of Irish origin meaning she who intoxicates".

Mayve is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "A variant spelling of the name Maeve, of Irish origin meaning she who intoxicates". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Mayve mean?

A variant spelling of the name Maeve, of Irish origin meaning she who intoxicates.

How popular is Mayve?

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Quick answers about Mayve

What does Mayve mean?

Mayve is a girl name of Irish origin meaning "A variant spelling of the name Maeve, of Irish origin meaning she who intoxicates.".

How popular is Mayve?

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Brother names that go with Mayve

Liam Aiden Aidan Sean Declan Patrick

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Mayve.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Mayve at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: M
Ends with: -ve
Vowels: 2 of 5 letters

5-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Mayve?

Mayve means "A variant spelling of the name Maeve, of Irish origin meaning she who intoxicates." — these names share that spirit.

Aiden — "Aiden is a spelling of Aidan, from the Irish Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'. Aodh was a Celtic god of fire." (Irish)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)