Maelle

Maëlys is a French feminine name of Breton origin. It is a feminine form of the name Maël, meaning "chief" or "prince". The name Maël was popularized by a fifth-century Breton saint Maël. During the early 2000s, the name Maëlys ranked highly for names given to baby girls, but subsequently declined in popularity. Maëlle, another feminine form of the name Maël, is also popular in France and has ranked highly as a girl's name. The Basque name, Maïlys, is also reputedly connected.