Caoimhe
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Caoimhe ( , ), sometimes anglicised as Keeva, is an Irish feminine given name derived from Irish caomh (Old Irish cóem) . It is derived from the same root as the masculine name Caoimhín (Kevin). It has been well-used in English-speaking countries and particularly in Ireland.{{cite web | url = https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/irish-baby-names-2021-5698411-Mar2022/ | title = The Irish For: The rise of Rían - the latest baby names in Ireland | last = Ó Séaghdha | first = Darach | date = 3 March 2022 | website = thejournal.ie | publisher = The Journal | access-date = 23 May 2022 | quote = }} , it was ranked 19th most popular name among female births in Ireland.
Notable people with the name include:
- Caoimhe Archibald (born 1981), Irish politician
- Caoimhe Barry, Irish musician
- Caoimhe Bray (born 2009), Australian cricketer
- Caoimhe Butterly (born 1977 or 1978), Irish human rights activist
- Caoimhe Guilfoyle, contestant in the 2010 series of Big Brother UK
- Caoimhe Mitchell (born 2009), Wrestler, Team Illinois, 2x Conference Champion
- Caoimhe Perdue (born 2000), Irish hockey player
- Keeva Fennelly (born 1987), Irish camogie player
- Keeva Keenan (born 1997), Irish footballer
References
References
- [http://www.dil.ie/7590 eDIL s.v. 1 cáem]
- Mike Campbell. "Behind the Name: Popularity for the name Caoimhe". Behind the Name.
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