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Maevie

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Pronounced MAY-vee /ˈmeɪ.vi/High

Meaning: A modern name, a pet form/elaboration of Maeve ('she who intoxicates; the cause of joy', Irish); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Maeve + -ie echo: Maevie. Sweet, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowAmerican, Irish

MeaningA modern name, a pet form/elaboration of Maeve ('she who intoxicates; the cause of joy', Irish); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8723 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 20

History & Origin

Maevie is a modern name, with no single fixed root — a pet form/elaboration of Maeve ('she who intoxicates; the cause of joy', Irish; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A sweet, modern name (said 'MAY-vee').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and sweet.

Did you know? Maevie is a modern name, a pet form of Maeve ('she who intoxicates; the cause of joy', Irish) — a sweet, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'MAY-vee').

Overall data confidence 28%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

MaeveMavieMaevi

Nicknames

Mae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maevie mean?

Maevie is a pet form of Maeve ('she who intoxicates; the cause of joy'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Maevie?

It's said MAY-vee /ˈmeɪ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maevie a boy or girl name?

Maevie is a girl's name.

How popular is Maevie?

Maevie is a very rare name in the U.S.