Baby name

FADING GIRL · FRENCH/CELTIC
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Maëline

/mɛˈliːn/


“Little chief, pearl, May”

French and Celtic origin, possibly meaning 'little chief', 'pearl', or 'May'.

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How it ages.

Maëline remains recognizable even as it is chosen less often than before.

The cultural moment.

Maëline has become moderately less common in France in recent years, while remaining an established choice.