| Meaning | maiden |
| Origin | English, French |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | May |
May is a charming and timeless name that has been adorning baby girls for centuries. With its origins rooted in both the Old French "mai" and English language, May holds a deep association with the rejuvenating season of spring. It carries the essence of youthful innocence, new beginnings, and the splendor of blooming flowers.
This delightful name is simple yet exudes elegance, making it a popular choice among parents seeking a name that resonates with nature and positivity. Its versatility allows for various spellings like Mae or Maia, providing parents with options to suit their preferences.
In literature and pop culture, May has left its mark through strong female characters in novels, movies, and TV series. From Aunt May in Spider-Man to May Boatwright in "The Secret Life of Bees," these characters have added to the name's allure.
If you're considering a name that symbolizes beauty, vitality, and optimism, May could be the perfect choice for your baby girl. With its graceful charm and timeless appeal, May is a name that will undoubtedly stand the test of time, just like the cherished month it represents.
| Mae |
| Maymay |
| Maysie |
| Mazie |
| Mimi |
| May Jemison | American astronaut and physician |
| May Britt | Swedish actress |
| May Whitty | British actress |
| May Sarton | American poet and novelist |
| May Robson | Australian-American actress |
| May Allison | American silent film actress |
| May Warden | British actress |
| May Irwin | Canadian-American actress and singer |
| May Britt Posthuma | Dutch rower and Olympic champion |
| May Pyle | American actress and singer |
| May Britt Hontiveros | Filipino senator |
| May Chidiac | Lebanese journalist |
| May Sutton | American tennis champion |
| May Swenson | American poet |
| May Robson Taylor | American zoologist |
| May Willis | American pianist |
| May Wynn | American actress |
| May Gibbs | Australian children's author and illustrator |
| May Chinn | African-American physician and educator |
| May El-Khalil | Lebanese marathon runner |
| May Parker | Aunt May - Spider-Man comics/movies |
| May Maxwell | "Downton Abbey" TV series |
| May Belle Aarons | "Bridge to Terabithia" novel/movie |
| May Welland | "The Age of Innocence" novel/movie |
| May Canary | "Ragtime" novel/movie |
| May Day | James Bond film "A View to a Kill" |
| May Lily | "The Night Circus" novel |
| May Whitty | "The Lady Vanishes" film |
| May Dodd | "One Thousand White Women" novel |
| May Boatwright | "The Secret Life of Bees" novel/movie |
| May Carleton | "Peaky Blinders" TV series |
| May Kasahara | "Norwegian Wood" novel |
| May Bird | "May Bird" book series |
| May Bertram | "Mansfield Park" novel by Jane Austen |
| May Lawrence | "Anna Karenina" novel by Leo Tolstoy |
| May Welland Archer | "The Age of Innocence" novel by Edith Wharton |
| May Morrison | "The Thorn Birds" novel by Colleen McCullough |
| May Chatham | "The Luxe" novel series by Anna Godbersen |
| May Kang | "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" novel by Lisa See |
| May Beth Foster | "Walk Two Moons" novel by Sharon Creech |