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Maiv? vs. May-vee

Hello, My husband and I have difficulty figuring out how to pronounce the name Maeve. Is it Maiv? or is it May-vee? ...we`re confused! We both found an internet site that make out the pronounciation differently (May-vee , Maiv) Help!! Do any of you know any Maeve or how that name is normally pronounced?? tx :)

The Top Baby Name is...

Maiv?

50%

May-vee

50%

Poll created: May 24, 2008
Total Votes: 12
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I’m from England...and it is pronounced like Maiv here. I’m assuming it’s the correct way because we are so close to Ireland, where it is used the most.
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
The girl’s name Maeve \ma(e)-ve\ is pronounced MAY-v, MAY-vee. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "intoxicating". The original form is Meadhbh, name of the powerful and legendary warrior queen of pre-Christian Ireland (first century). She is described in the "Tain", the Celtic equivalent of the "Iliad", as "tall, fair...carrying an iron sword". Author Maeve Binchy. --taken from thinkbabynames.com.

so there you go. you can say it both ways.
I like May-vee the best tough.
GL!
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
Cute name! I have a friend (who is french canadian) who named her daughter Mačve (mah-ev). Pretty unique. There certainly isnt an overflow of that name going around!
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report

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