Maeve Moffatt

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Maeve Moffatt — she who intoxicates
380K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
2010s Peak popularity
Gender
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Maeve Moffatt 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 Moffatt: Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, a burgh and parish Moffat Hills, a range in the Southern Uplands Moffat Water, a minor river in Dumfriesshire Moffat Tunnel, a railroad tunnel in Colorado Moffat, Texas, an unincorporated community Moffat, a late 19th-century name of Satank, Colorado Moffat Beach, Queensland, Australia Moffat (surname), a list of people with the surname Moffat or Moffatt Moffat (given name), a list of people with the given name Moffat or Moffatt The Moffats, a children's novel by Eleanor Estes Irene Moffat, a character in the 1987 American fantasy comedy movie Harry and the Hende. 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: Moffatt

English

Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, a burgh and parish Moffat Hills, a range in the Southern Uplands Moffat Water, a minor river in Dumfriesshire Moffat Tunnel, a railroad tunnel in Colorado Moffat, Texas, an unincorporated community Moffat, a late 19th-century name of Satank, Colorado Moffat Beach, Queensland, Australia Moffat (surname), a list of people with the surname Moffat or Moffatt Moffat (given name), a list of people with the given name Moffat or Moffatt The Moffats, a children's novel by Eleanor Estes Irene Moffat, a character in the 1987 American fantasy comedy movie Harry and the Hende.

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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 Moffatt

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 Moffatt:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Moffatt?
The surname Moffatt originates from English. Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, a burgh and parish Moffat Hills, a range in the Southern Uplands Moffat Water, a minor river in Dumfriesshire Moffat Tunnel, a railroad tunnel in Colorado Moffat, Texas, an unincorporated community Moffat, a late 19th-century name of Satank, Colorado Moffat Beach, Queensland, Australia Moffat (surname), a list of people with the surname Moffat or Moffatt Moffat (given name), a list of people with the given name Moffat or Moffatt The Moffats, a children's novel by Eleanor Estes Irene Moffat, a character in the 1987 American fantasy comedy movie Harry and the Hende.
What are the origins of the name Maeve Moffatt?
The name Maeve Moffatt combines two different traditions: the first name Maeve has Celtic roots, while the surname Moffatt originates from English.
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