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Maeve, Méabh, Méibh, or Meadhbh

42 replies

whosaoife04 · 17/11/2024 18:01

Usually I hate anglicised versions of Irish names but I love Maeve.

(Twin with either Charlotte, Phoebe, or Vivienne)

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RememberRememberTheMonthofNovember · 17/11/2024 18:26

My nephew (by marriage) lives in Dublin and has an Irish first name with an Irish spelling.

It’s no problem to the non-Irish side of the family. We just needed to be told once how to pronounce it.

Wouldn’t that apply to your boyfriend’s Brazilian family? Choose the spelling you prefer.

I worked with someone from Ireland a few years ago. Her names had English spellings. I notice that now she’s back working in Ireland that, on Facebook at least, they have Irish spellings. It’s up to her what she calls herself. I don’t know what’s on her birth certificate.

Moreteaandchocolate · 17/11/2024 18:24

Maeve

loropianalover · 17/11/2024 18:09

Maeve and Vivienne imo.

JaneJeffer · 17/11/2024 18:07

PlopSofa · 17/11/2024 18:06

As a Maeve I'd be pretty jealous of these other IMHO stronger names "Charlotte, Phoebe, or Vivienne"

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PlopSofa · 17/11/2024 18:06

As a Maeve I'd be pretty jealous of these other IMHO stronger names "Charlotte, Phoebe, or Vivienne"

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whosaoife04 · 17/11/2024 18:05

@RememberRememberTheMonthofNovember I live in Northern Ireland in a very Catholic area so locals being able to pronounce it wouldn't be an issue however my boyfriend is Brazilian so Maeve would work better for his side of the family

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stayathomer · 17/11/2024 18:04

Only ever seen first and last and actually know three Maeves, only reason I know last one is Irish folklore!!

Exactfare · 17/11/2024 18:04

ps I'm Irish living in England, I've got a méabh (and a very Irish name myself)

Be prepared for loads of English to tell you not to use an Irish name even though they'd never dream to say this to anyone from any other culture 🙄

Pss.its an awesome name!

Pinkissmart · 17/11/2024 18:04

Maeve ☺️☺️☺️☺️

LadyGaGasPokerFace · 17/11/2024 18:04

Maeve.

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whosaoife04 · 17/11/2024 18:03

(Bf is Brazilian, so Maeve might be easier for his side of the family)

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fourelementary · 17/11/2024 18:03

Maeve

CookieMonster28 · 17/11/2024 18:02

Maeve

Exactfare · 17/11/2024 18:02

Méabh, or Maeve if you must

If you look at the Irish census data méabh is the most popular spelling

Definitely not Méibh or Meadhbh

JaneJeffer · 17/11/2024 18:02

If you love it then use it!

RememberRememberTheMonthofNovember · 17/11/2024 18:02

Where do you live?

RuthW · 17/11/2024 18:01

Maeve

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