Valmai

Briefly popular in New Zealand back in the 1930s, Valmai is a literary invention derived from the Welsh phrase fel Mai translating to "like May". It was created by the best selling Welsh author, Allen Raine, for her 1899 novel By Berwen Banks in which it is borne by the heroine.

The book and subsequent film were popular across the UK, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand and as such, the name has since appeared in the forms of Valmae, Valmay, Felmai, and Falmai. While it is no longer used very often, it may appeal for someone honoring a Valerie or who want to celebrate the month of May.

Pronounced VAL-may.