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Meadhbh

Girl name · Gaelic · Irish

Meaningshe who intoxicates · Irish

Meadhbh is a Gaelic and Irish girl name meaning “she who intoxicates”. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Meadhbh would score 18 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Meadhbh

Meadhbh is a girl name of Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “she who intoxicates”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Meadhbh at school.

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Questions about the name Meadhbh

What does the name Meadhbh mean?

Meadhbh means “she who intoxicates” and comes from Irish. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Maeve (“she who intoxicates”), Mayve (“she who intoxicates”), Meabh (“she who intoxicates”) and Maive (“she who intoxicates”).

What is the origin of the name Meadhbh?

Meadhbh is Gaelic and Irish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Meadhbh turns up in more than one tradition. Other Gaelic names to consider are Nora (“honor”), Hazel (“hazel tree”), Isla (“from Islay”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).

Is Meadhbh a boy or girl name?

Meadhbh is a girl name.

What names are similar to Meadhbh?

If you like Meadhbh, you might also like Maeve, Mayve, Meabh and Maive.

What should I know before naming my baby Meadhbh?

Meadhbh is a Gaelic and Irish girl name meaning “she who intoxicates”. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.