| Maëlys | |
| Pronunciation: | in French pronounced as /ma.ɛˈlis/ |
| Gender: | female |
| Meaning: | "chief, prince" |
| Region: | France |
| Origin: | Breton |
| Related Names: | Maël, Maëlle |
Maëlys is a French feminine name of Breton origin. It is the feminine form of the name Maël, meaning "chief" or "prince". The name Maël was popularized by a fifth-century Breton saint Maël. The name is popular in France, where it has ranked high in names given to baby girls during a number of years. Maëlle, another feminine form of the name Maël, is also popular in France and has ranked high as a girl's name.[1]