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How do you pronounce Maeve??

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Passthebiscuitspls · 20/01/2015 13:00

Just that really; is it pronounced is in rhyming with pave or rhyming with Neve?
Thanks!

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Zsazsabinks · 20/01/2015 13:00

Rhymes with Page for me.

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PickledPorcupine · 20/01/2015 13:01

Pave

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TheBiscuitStrikesBack · 20/01/2015 13:03

Rhymes with pave.

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YourBubzYourRulzHun · 20/01/2015 13:03

There is a Maeve in DD's class, rhymes with Pave

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milkyway1304 · 20/01/2015 13:04

It's pronounced Mave to rhyme with Knave. It's a lovely Irish name. I would probably spell it Maedbh but Maeve is a very acceptable and commonly used alternative!

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Passthebiscuitspls · 20/01/2015 13:07

Thanks for he replies! I'm trying to find a middle name to go with Sadie and wondered if that would go. Our surname is really tricky so not a lot goes!
I have a tribute middle name of Maude but I'm not sure I love it. Which do you think goes best?
Thanks again!

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Valsoldknickers · 20/01/2015 13:09

It's an Irish name meaning 'intoxicating'. I would spell it Méabh.

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Valsoldknickers · 20/01/2015 13:10

Sorry meant to say it rhymes with 'pave'!

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Rhubarbgarden · 20/01/2015 13:41

I met one years ago who pronouced it with an 'ee' sound.

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florascotia · 20/01/2015 18:18

In Scotland, I'd say May-vhh

This might be of interest:
www.babynamesofireland.com/maeve

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