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… a springtime month name along with April and June. She's represented in literature by May Bartram in Henry James's The Beast in the Jungle and May Welland in …

… Memorial Day holiday. Since April showers bring May flowers, flower names are fitting for a May baby. Notable namesakes connected to May are also a possibility. You may want to …

… Poppy. For all the best names for a May baby, consult our guide below. Top May Baby Names If April rain really does bring May flowers, then it might be …

Mayzie is a whimsical feminine name that gained recognition from Dr. Seuss's character Mayzie the lazy bird in his stories. The name has a cheerful, playful quality with its …

Mayrani is a rare feminine name with probable Latin American or Hispanic origins. It may be derived from the combination of Maya (relating to the ancient civilization) and Rani (meaning …

… t overly common. The name's soft sounds and familiar structure make it recognizable without being ordinary. Maylene may also be used as a combination of May and Lynn/Lene.

Maylen is a contemporary feminine name that has emerged in recent decades, reflecting modern naming trends that favor distinctive sounds with approachable qualities. While not deeply historical, it likely developed …

… with the 'ee' sound. The name evokes springtime through its connection to the month of May, suggesting qualities of renewal and brightness. While still relatively uncommon, Maycee appeals to parents …

Mayleen is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Marlene or Marlena, combining 'Mary' and 'Magdalene,' or it could blend 'May' (the spring month …

Maylani is a modern feminine name with Hawaiian influences, though it may be a contemporary creation rather than a traditional Hawaiian name. It likely combines elements like 'May' (the month …

Mayari is (one of several) moon deities from Tagalog and Philippine mythology, also considered the goddess of the night, beauty, war, revolution, and strength. Melodic and gentler in sound, it …

… with water" (Hebrew). It could even be a mix of May and Elliana, perhaps meaning "May sun", or a form of Mayella, which has meanings "Maytime fairy"; "beloved fairy"; "pearl …

… Latin or Spanish origins, likely deriving from 'Maya' or 'May' with a diminutive suffix. It may also be related to the Spanish word 'mayo' meaning 'May' (the month), with the …

A lovely celestial choice which shortens to sweet vintage May.

You're really asking for it with this one.

Maylin is following in the footsteps of Maelynn and Maelyn — two modern invented Mae and Lynn compounds that are on the rise. Maylin could also be considered an Anglicized spelling …

"May" is a hot sound in girl names — just look at the rise of Maeve — which makes it ripe for creative new inventions. This cheerful, breezy number has been …

Maybellene is the true one-of-a-kind baby name that Taylor and Natalie Hanson chose for their daughter in 2020. It's a variation of Maybelline, which is itself …

… biggest city— meet Bronx, Harlem, and Brooklyn! Maybe it can be chalked up to cultural differences, but there aren't many babies named Mayfair on either side of the pond.

A well-to-do London neighborhood, English surname, and potential route to the nickname May. Mayfair has everything going for it, and yet it couldn't be rarer.

Likely to be misinterpreted as Mayan, with emphasis on the first syllable, as in the Maya civilization of Mesoamerica.

Unless you're making an intentional homage to the Maya civilization, the traditional spelling Maayan will prove less confusing.

The popular cosmetics brand Maybelline inspires at least a few baby girls' names each year. Company founder Thomas Lyle Williams created the name as a portmanteau of Mabel and Vaseline …

An unusual modern combination name, reminiscent of quirky choices like Primrose or Penrose, which put the "Rose" part at the end.

Spelling variation of Meital.

Common Japanese name with a pleasant meaning, no matter how you write it.

Mayah is a beautiful feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Maya, which has roots in various cultures. In Hebrew, it can mean 'spring …

Mayar is one of those names that has a host of different meanings across cultures. It's the name of a tribe and several places near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border …

Maybanke is an Australian name that has a sort of Southern charm that could appeal to many US parents - and is refreshing and unusual without being too challenging. Maybanke Anderson …

… is an invented name, it can also be considered a compound name made up of May and Lee. May is a month name that's a diminutive of Mary and …

A beautiful smoosh of two stylish vintage girl names, May and Lily, but also the name of a pretty lily of the valley flower with small white blooms.

Mayuri is the feminine version of the name Mayur, which means peacock. The name has a mellifluous sound to it, which makes it well placed to make the transition to …

An interesting choice for people looking for a nature name that is off the beaten track. Mumbai-based actor and songwriter Mayur Puri is a notable bearer of this name.

This Southeast Asia place name seemed to come out of nowhere and zoom up in popularity in 2013. The probable influence: Maylasia Pargo, wife of Jannero Pargo, on the TV …

Mayla is a modern feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of Maila, which has Finnish roots, or it could be related to Maela, a Breton …

… substitution as Y for another vowel, as in Ayden or Kaytlyn. Mayson may also be a surname name referring to a person with an association to the month of May.

… Hebrew water name has two main popular associations: Mayim Bialik, who played the title role in the early 90s TV series "Blossom," and the popular Israeli folk dance, "Mayim, Mayim."

… but it is also one of the common names for the lily-of-the-valley flower. Also called the Maylily, it is the birth flower of the month of May.

Mayre is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of either Mary or Maire (the Irish form of Mary). The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name …

Mayr is a masculine name with Germanic and Gaelic origins. It likely derives from the German surname 'Meier' or 'Meyer,' which historically referred to a high-ranking peasant who supervised …

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Sometimes pronounced MAY-nerd, which is death to a name. However, the name Maynard was given to 25 boys in 2022.

More common -- when it was common -- with the Meyer spelling.

A surname-style spin on the classic Matthew, notably born by Victorian journalist and reform advocate Henry Mayhew, writer of London Labour and the London Poor.