Love Maine? Find more names you both agree on.
Swipe Irish names with your partner — no account needed to start.
About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Mainey
- Variants
- Maíne
- Stronghold region
- Connacht
Overview
In Táin Bó Cúailnge, Maine was the collective name of the seven sons of Medb and Ailill of Connacht, each given the name with a different epithet (Maine Athramail, Maine Máthramail, etc.).
The story behind Maine
Multiple Maines appear in early Irish history; one founded the kingdom of Tethba in the midlands.
Mythology & legend
Maine mac Néill was a son of Niall of the Nine Hostages; another Maine was a son of Méabh.
Did you know?
His seven sons gave their name to the territory of Tír Maine in east Connacht.
Love Maine? A keepsake print is coming.
A framed print of Maine with its meaning and pronunciation. Get an email when they're ready.
Like Maine? Find more with your partner.
Swipe through hundreds of Irish names and match on the ones you both love.