May

Meaning

“from the month of May (Roman goddess Maia), or a pet form of Mary or Margaret”

Source

Cultural Notes

Derived either from the month May (named for Maia) or as a pet form of Mary or Margaret; Victorian favourite.

Popularity

Famous People Named May

• •May Whitty (actress), May Sarton (poet)

Variants & Spellings

• Mae
• Mei