Caoimhe

Caoimhe (/ˈk(w)iːvə/ K(W)EE-və, Irish: [ˈkiːvʲə]), sometimes anglicised as Keeva, is an Irish feminine given name derived from Irish caomh (Old Irish cóem) 'dear; noble'.^[1] 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.^[2] As of 2014^[update], it was ranked 19th most popular name among female births in Ireland.^[3]

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 Perdue (born 2000), Irish hockey player
• Keeva Fennelly (born 1987), Irish camogie player
• Keeva Keenan (born 1997), Irish footballer

See also

• List of Irish-language given names