Skip to content
BabyName.cc

English · Girl name

Mae

“month of May”

About the name Mae

Mae is an English feminine given name, most commonly regarded as a variant spelling of May. The name is associated with the month of May, which derives from the Latin Maius, named after the Roman goddess Maia. Mae has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the nineteenth century, often as a first or middle name.

Meaning
month of May
Origin
English
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
MAY(1 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • May

If you like Mae

Middle names for Mae

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Ann
  • Mae Marie
  • Mae Grace
  • Mae Nicole

Questions about Mae

What does Mae mean?
Mae is an English name meaning "month of May".
How do you pronounce Mae?
Mae is pronounced MAY, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Mae?
Variants of Mae include May.

More names like this: English baby names

Updated . Name meanings and origins vary between sources and traditions; this page gives the most widely cited interpretation. How we write these pages.