Maeva

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What do people think of the name Maeva?
I love it and am hoping to get DH on board. I like the fact it's unusual but not too out there. I'm not sure about pronunciation issues though or it getting mistaken for Maeve.

I've never heard of it before. I would expect a lifetime of "no my name isn't Maeve"

Why not just Maeve or Ava? Instead of mashing the two together.

Much prefer just Maeve.

I like it, it's quite popular in France I believe, I know one (adult).

Yes popular in France after singer Maeva Melina. If you like it go for it. I think it's ok.

I do like Maeve but tend to prefer names that are longer and end in an 'a' sound. Ava is lovely but its sooo popular and that puts me off.

I've never heard Maeva but I do like it.

Never heard of it and not keen sorry

Maeve is much nicer, or Ava, regardless of its popularity, it's lovely.

Pretty!

I know a Maeva (also French) and think it's a pretty name

It's ok but I prefer Maeve or Mavis. I imagine, at least in England, people will assume it's a mistype of Maeve when written down or may midyear it as Nerve which may get annoying

Are you intending to go for the French Maëva pronunciation? (My-eh-va)
I think it's incredibly pretty but people may not get the pronunciation right first time, they may just assume it's Maeve with an ah on the end. If you like it go for it though. I have a name that people don't always pronounce correctly first time and a tricky surname but it's fine. I don't understand all the fuss about people mispronouncing or misspelling names. Yes it happens (a lot) but it's hardly the end of the world.

Oh, I like the French pronunciation Dumbledore mentioned. I did just read it as Maeve with an a at first. It's lovely.

I've been pronouncing it Maeve with an 'a' at the end. I'm not sure about the French pronunciation. Our surname gets mispronounced all the time and it doesn't bother me. I do worry that she won't like having to correct people though. hmm. Tbh I don't think I'll get DH on board with either pronunciation but it's been good to see what others think.

Just a quick update to say DD is here and we named her Maeva after all (Maeva Violet) DH unexpectedly came round to the name and it really suits her. So far very positive reactions in real life

It's beautiful. Congratulations!

I think it's lovely, many congratulations

I love an update!

Congrats OP.

It's ok but I prefer Maeve or Mavis.

You prefer Mavis?!

Congrats! I think it's an elegant and timeless name. So much more interesting than Ava.