Baby name
Maëlyne
/milin/
Meaning
“Prince or chieftain; possibly related to May or sea of bitterness”
From Celtic roots meaning 'prince' or 'chieftain', with possible connections to 'May' or 'sea of bitterness'.
How it ages.
Maëlyne is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Maëlyne has become moderately less common in France in recent years, while remaining an established choice.