May is a girl's name of English origin meaning “Bitter, pearl (variant of Mae).” With 1 syllable, it is short and easy to say. May is a moderately popular name for girls, with a popularity score of 63 out of 100 — familiar without being overused.
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may
Phonetic spelling
A widely-used, familiar name for girls.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
May means “Bitter, pearl (variant of Mae).” It is a girl's name of English origin.
May is pronounced may.
May is most commonly used as a girl's name.
May has a popularity score of 63 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Middle names that pair well with May include May Rose, May Grace, May Marie, May Jane.
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