Meaning & Origin
The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.
May is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, from the month of May, which was named for Maia, the Roman goddess of spring and growth. It has also long served as a diminutive of Mary and Margaret, giving it multiple overlapping roots.
May is one of those quietly powerful one-syllable names that never truly falls out of fashion. It graced Victorian parlors, mid-century living rooms, and now has returned as a middle name staple and standalone choice. Simple, spring-fresh, and enduringly graceful.