Maebry

Meaning of Maebry

Maebry, rendered in American English as /meɪbri/ with primary stress on the first syllable, constitutes a modern Anglo-American feminine name whose etymology fuses the diminutive Mae—itself stemming from Old English mǣg, connoting kinship, and Irish Mebh, meaning “intoxicating”—with the contemporary suffix -bry, suggestive of branching strength or refined lineage. Its statistical footprint in the United States, registering 27 newborns and a rank of 923 in 2024, underscores a rare yet remarkably consistent presence, as annual occurrences have fluctuated between 5 and 38 and ranks have remained within the 900s over the past sixteen years. Phonologically, Maebry’s disyllabic structure affords both precision in articulation and a balanced melodic profile, reflecting a broader trend toward succinct, clear-cut names. Analytically, its cool elegance and measured scarcity render it a technically exact appellation that retains understated ties to cultural heritage, presenting a distinctive choice for those seeking a name that is structurally rigorous and symbolically nuanced.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as MAY-bree (/meɪbri/)

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