May: Name day
Name day
May's name day is January 26 in Ukraine, May 1 in USA.
May's History, Meaning and Essence
May is a classic feminine name that experienced peak popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the USA. Its origins lie in the Latin ‘Maius’ and the Roman goddess Maia, associated with growth and springtime. Globally, May is found in Europe and Latin America, often linked to the month of May and its imagery. The name carries a gentle and optimistic mood, suggesting kindness and cheerfulness. It’s almost exclusively used for girls, reinforcing its strong feminine association. May’s enduring appeal lies in its simplicity, elegance, and connection to nature.
Name Day List: May
Name Day List - similar names (May)
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 USA | 21 | January | Agnes, Ethan, Inez, Mayer, Maynard, Ynez |
 Bulgaria | 1 | May | Ermen, Ermena, Maya, Ermelina, Ermenko, Tamara |
 France | 11 | May | Estelle, Mayeul |
| USA | 22 | July | Amaya, Magda, Magdalen, Magdalena, Magdalene |
| USA | 24 | July | Amalia, Amelia, Boris, Chris, Christa, Christen, Christian, Christiana, Christie, Christin, Christina, Christine, Christy, Chrysta, Cristina, Cristian, Declan, Kiersten, Kirsten, Kirstie, Kirstin, Krista, Kristen, Kristian, Kristi, Kristin, Kristina, Kristine, Kristy, Kristyn, Maya |
| USA | 21 | September | Maira, Maura, Maureen, Mayra, Mira, Moira, Moreen, Morena, Myra, Norna |
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