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Maeve

Maeve is a feminine given name of Irish origin, associated with the legendary queen Medb of Connacht in the Ulster Cycle. The spelling Variants include Meadhbh, Méabh, Medb, and Maev, with Maeve being the common modern English form. The etymology is debated; Méabh is often linked with words related to intoxication or to mead, but the exact meaning remains uncertain.

In Irish mythology, Medb (Maeve) is the queen of Connacht and a central figure in the tale

Usage and reception: The name Maeve has gained widespread use beyond Ireland, rising in popularity in the

Notable people and cultural references: Maeve Binchy (1939–2012) was an Irish novelist known for works such

of
the
Táin
Bó
Cúailnge
(The
Cattle
Raid
of
Cooley).
She
is
portrayed
as
a
powerful
and
strategic
ruler
who
leads
her
forces
in
pursuit
of
wealth
and
prestige,
challenging
Ulster
and
its
warriors.
The
stories
emphasize
her
political
acumen,
courage,
and
formidable
presence,
making
her
one
of
the
enduring
symbols
of
feminine
sovereignty
in
Irish
lore.
late
20th
century.
It
is
common
in
Ireland,
the
United
Kingdom,
and
the
United
States.
Variants
such
as
Meabh,
Méabh,
Medb,
and
Maev
are
encountered,
particularly
in
Irish-language
contexts
or
in
historical
references.
as
Circle
of
Friends.
In
modern
popular
culture,
the
name
appears
for
fictional
characters
such
as
Maeve
Millay
in
Westworld
and
Maeve
Wiley
in
Sex
Education,
contributing
to
the
name’s
contemporary
recognition.
The
figure
remains
a
touchstone
for
Irish
myth
and
a
popular
given
name
in
many
English-speaking
countries.