Maeve
Warrior queen name
Maeve is an Irish female name, from a Gaelic word meaning "intoxicating" or "she who intoxicates." In Irish mythology, Medb (anglicized as Maeve) was a warrior queen of Connacht.
The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century: Little Maeve started kindergarten this fall.
Old Irish heroic saga
- Tuatha Dé DanannAncient Irish deity tribe
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- cattle raidTheft of livestock
- FergusCeltic masculine name
goddess · fertility · druid · Celtic myth · epic · legend · folklore · paganism
Celtic linguistic tradition
- CelticOf Irish-Welsh descent
- Emerald IsleNickname for verdant Ireland
- DublinIrish capital city
- EireIsland nation's native name
Hibernia · Erin · Siobhan · Caitlin · Fiona · Ciara · Deirdre · Sinead
Causing altered mental state
- meadHoney-fermented alcoholic drink
- enchantingDelightfully attractive, spellbinding
- beguilingCharmingly deceptive
- alluringPowerfully appealing
captivating · bewitching · mesmerizing · spellbinding · enthralling · irresistible · heady · potent
Power to exert force
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
- boldCourageous and daring
independent · powerful · formidable · commanding · regal · spirited · assertive · fearless
Táin Bó Cúailnge
Old Irish heroic saga
- Tuatha Dé DanannAncient Irish deity tribe
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- cattle raidTheft of livestock
Fergus · goddess · fertility · druid · Celtic myth · epic · legend · folklore · paganism · ancient Ireland
Gaelic
Celtic linguistic tradition
- CelticOf Irish-Welsh descent
- Emerald IsleNickname for verdant Ireland
- DublinIrish capital city
Eire · Hibernia · Erin · Siobhan · Caitlin · Fiona · Ciara · Deirdre · Sinead · Bridget
intoxicating
Causing altered mental state
- meadHoney-fermented alcoholic drink
- enchantingDelightfully attractive, spellbinding
- beguilingCharmingly deceptive
alluring · captivating · bewitching · mesmerizing · spellbinding · enthralling · irresistible · heady · potent
strength
Power to exert force
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
bold · independent · powerful · formidable · commanding · regal · spirited · assertive · fearless · tenacious
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