Maeve Mccarthy

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Maeve Mccarthy — she who intoxicates
380K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
2010s Peak popularity
Gender
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Maeve Mccarthy is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Maeve is a feminine given name of Celtic origin. From Irish Gaelic Medb, meaning 'she who intoxicates' or 'mead.' Queen Medb of Connacht is the powerful protagonist of the Ulster Cycle epic. The surname Mccarthy: MacCarthy dynasty, a Gaelic Irish clan McCarthy, Alaska, United States McCarty, Missouri, United States McCarthy Road, a road in Alaska McCarthy (band), an indie pop band Château MacCarthy, a Bordeaux wine McCarthy Tétrault, a Canadian law firm McCarthy evaluation, programming-language semantics also called short-circuit evaluation McCarty Creek, a stream in Missouri, United States McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities, a psychological test given to young children McCarthy-Dundon, an Irish roadman gang MacCarthy Island, island on Gambia River, in eastern Gambia McCarthy (surname) McCarthyism. Maeve is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 380K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Maeve reached peak popularity in the 2010s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Maeve

Meaning: she who intoxicates

Celtic

From Irish Gaelic Medb, meaning 'she who intoxicates' or 'mead.' Queen Medb of Connacht is the powerful protagonist of the Ulster Cycle epic.

Surname: Mccarthy

Celtic

MacCarthy dynasty, a Gaelic Irish clan McCarthy, Alaska, United States McCarty, Missouri, United States McCarthy Road, a road in Alaska McCarthy (band), an indie pop band Château MacCarthy, a Bordeaux wine McCarthy Tétrault, a Canadian law firm McCarthy evaluation, programming-language semantics also called short-circuit evaluation McCarty Creek, a stream in Missouri, United States McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities, a psychological test given to young children McCarthy-Dundon, an Irish roadman gang MacCarthy Island, island on Gambia River, in eastern Gambia McCarthy (surname) McCarthyism.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Maeve is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 33%
United Kingdom 38%
United States 22%
Australia 7%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Maeve by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Maeve has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Medb
  • Mab
  • Mavis

Notable People Named Maeve Mccarthy

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Maeve Mccarthy:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Maeve?
The first name Maeve originates from Celtic. From Irish Gaelic Medb, meaning 'she who intoxicates' or 'mead.' Queen Medb of Connacht is the powerful protagonist of the Ulster Cycle epic.
When was Maeve most popular?
The name Maeve reached its peak popularity during the 2010s.
What is the origin of the surname Mccarthy?
The surname Mccarthy originates from Celtic. MacCarthy dynasty, a Gaelic Irish clan McCarthy, Alaska, United States McCarty, Missouri, United States McCarthy Road, a road in Alaska McCarthy (band), an indie pop band Château MacCarthy, a Bordeaux wine McCarthy Tétrault, a Canadian law firm McCarthy evaluation, programming-language semantics also called short-circuit evaluation McCarty Creek, a stream in Missouri, United States McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities, a psychological test given to young children McCarthy-Dundon, an Irish roadman gang MacCarthy Island, island on Gambia River, in eastern Gambia McCarthy (surname) McCarthyism.
How common is the surname Mccarthy?
The surname Mccarthy is shared by approximately 83K people worldwide.
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