Máiréad

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Bitter
Pronunciation
MA-ryehd,
ma-RYEHD
mah-raid
Popularity
Máiréad is not a common name outside of Ireland, but it is gaining popularity in countries where Irish culture has a strong presence, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

cartoon of the name Máiréad
Cartoon of Máiréad

Máiréad Name meanings & History

Bitter. Irish form of Margaret. Máiréad is typically used as a first name for baby girls. It is a popular choice among Irish families, and it is often given in honor of family members or historical figures.

Zodiac Sign of Máiréad: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Máiréad:

M: Manipulative,Memorabilia,Maternal,Mother,Mommy,Memory,Mushy

A: Assertive,Action,Ambitious,Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

R: Reason,Restless,Resourceful,Rational

E: Enlighten,Environment,Exaggerate,Expressive,Entertain,Enliven

D: Doting,Demanding,Determined,Domestic,Dutiful,Daddy

Máiréad is:

  • a Common name
  • a Complex name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Simple name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Máiréad Nesbitt, an Irish musician and composer, is one of the most famous people with this name. She is best known for her work as a violinist and fiddler with the group Celtic Woman. Other notable people with the name Máiréad include Irish singer Máiréad Carlin and Irish artist Máiréad Dunlevy.

Related Names to Máiréad

Mary, Marie, Moira, Maura, Maureen

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