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Maeve

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“she who intoxicates (traditional reading)”

Where it's from

Irish (Gaelic), Anglicized form of Medb, a name linked to Old Irish words for 'mead' and 'intoxicating'

Why It's Charming

Maeve comes from Queen Medb of Connacht, a legendary warrior-queen in the Irish tales of the Ulster Cycle.

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