Maine

Name borne by countless personages in early Ireland, especially legendary warriors and founders of dynasties and at least one saint. Most often cited are the seven sons of Medb and Ailill.

1. French: topographic name from Old French maine ‘dwelling’, ‘residence’, ‘abode’, or a habitational name from any of numerous places so named.

2. Scottish and English: variant spelling of Main.

3. Catalan (Mainé): variant of Mainer.

See the Key to the Dictionary or consult the General Introduction for further explanation.