Maire
Meaning of Maire
The name Maire is a beautiful and traditional Irish name for girls, pronounced as MAH-ruh (/mɑˈrʊ/). It is a variation of the name Mary, which has deep roots in Irish culture and history. Maire is often associated with strength, purity, and grace due to its connection to the Virgin Mary. This name has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States over the years, peaking notably in the mid-20th century. Despite its relatively rare usage today, Maire remains a timeless choice for parents seeking a name that carries both cultural significance and classic elegance.
Pronunciation
Irish
- Pronunced as MAH-ruh (/mɑˈrʊ/)
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Notable People Named Maire
| Máire Rua O'Brien, also known as Red Mary, was an Irish aristocrat known for her multiple marriages and her involvement in the Royalist cause against Cromwell's forces during the Eleven Years' War. |
| Máire Geoghegan-Quinn is a prominent Irish politician who held various ministerial positions and served as a European Commissioner. |
| Máire Nic Shiubhlaigh was an Irish actress and republican activist, known for her early acting career and her involvement in the founding of the Abbey Theatre and the Theatre of Ireland. |
| Máire de Paor, formerly known as Máire MacDermott, was an Irish historian and archaeologist who also contributed as a researcher and presenter for the national broadcaster RTÉ. |
| Máire Herbert - Máire R. M. Herbert, also known as Mary Herbert, is an Irish historian and academic specializing in early medieval Irish history and Irish saints, and is Emeritus Professor of Early and Medieval Irish at University College Cork. |
| Máire Bhuí Ní Laoghaire was an Irish poet known for her works in the Irish language, covering cultural and political topics of early 19th century Ireland. |
| Máire Toner is a Northern Ireland netball player who has represented her country at the Commonwealth Games and the European Netball Championship, and her sister, Fionnuala Toner, is also a Northern Ireland netball international. |
| Máire Delaney was an Irish medical doctor known for her work in psychiatry, anatomy, pathology, and research on 'bog bodies'. |
| Máire Devine is an Irish Sinn Féin politician who has served as a Dublin City Councillor since October 2020 and as a Senator for the Labour Panel from April 2016 to March 2020. |
| Máire Mullarney, an Irish environmentalist and Esperanto advocate, was a founding member of the Irish Green Party and served on the South Dublin County Council. |
| Máire Uí Dhroighneáin - Máire Uí Dhroigneáin is an Irish actress and sean-nós singer from Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland. |
| Máire Hendron is a former Alliance Party politician and Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Belfast East from 2019 to 2020. |
| Maire Breathnach - Máire Bheag Breathnach is a well-known Irish actress. |
| Maire Österdahl was a Finnish sprinter who participated in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1952 Summer Olympics. |
