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May

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KateTTC123 · 03/03/2019 20:44

We are due a baby girl in May and, as our last baby was born at 29 weeks, it's been a stressful pregnancy to say the least and I'm counting down the days until full term! I thought that maybe the name May might be a good way to celebrate a healthy baby. However, does it remind people too much of Theresa May??? 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

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KateTTC123 · 04/03/2019 12:26

@Pepsilola we have a list of about 10 other names to choose from too so not too worried if we can't use May! Would just be lovely if she arrived on time and we could, after what happened last time.

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PepsiLola · 04/03/2019 12:14

What if she comes early and she's born in April? (I love the name April too 😂)

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KateTTC123 · 04/03/2019 12:00

I do like the Mae idea but I like the link with the month as that's what I'm counting down the days until. Will suggest it to dh though as he isn't convinced the link wobt be made with the PM. But, as my sister pointed out, Cameron is still a popular name!
Won't use it if she comes early though (due May 16th) as it will feel a bit wrong.

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TeaforTwoBiscuitOrThree · 04/03/2019 11:32

How about Mae?

foxsbiscuit · 04/03/2019 11:27

May is lovely. Didn't think of TM at all.

PepsiLola · 04/03/2019 09:45

My birthday is the 1at May and my nan nagged my mum to call me May... unfortunately they went with another name as I think jay is really cute

SallyWD · 04/03/2019 07:22

It's a lovely name and not overused. I love it.

KirstyT11 · 04/03/2019 04:17

I love may. And I think it's cute with it being born in may.

HappyDinosaur · 04/03/2019 00:41

It's a nice enough name, it doesn't make me think of the PM, but I do find it a bit on the weak side. However, that's personal preference, like I say it's nice, I see it as sort of like Mia, Chloe or Lauren in style.

Tillygetsit · 03/03/2019 23:18

It's lovely. Personally I really dislike the Mad spelling.

Whoops75 · 03/03/2019 22:20

It’s quite plain and used a lot as a second name, know lots of Ella-May. Lily-Mae etc

MumUnderTheMoon · 03/03/2019 22:16

May is lovely could also be spelt Mae.

DaisyChainsForever · 03/03/2019 22:15

I love May as a name, it would definitely be on my shortlist if I ever have a girl. Mae is a lovely alternative spelling. As is Mabel, with May as a nickname. I've never thought of Theresa May when hearing the name.

Abcdefuck · 03/03/2019 22:07

It is a common middle name including my daughters but it is netherless a beautiful, simple name & I really love it as a first name, much less common. Good choice OP, good luck with everything Smile

missmouse101 · 03/03/2019 21:57

May sounds pretty but every other child has it as their middle name!

milienhaus · 03/03/2019 21:57

Maya maybe, or Mabel? But May is nice!

HumptyNumptyNooNoo · 03/03/2019 21:55

I was going to suggest Mae too !

Lozboz22 · 03/03/2019 21:50

Mae as a slight variation ?

DramaAlpaca · 03/03/2019 21:47

It's nice, simple and pretty.

villainousbroodmare · 03/03/2019 21:22

I think it's lovely.

Peachbubble · 03/03/2019 21:20

I like it. Wouldn't associate it with the PM.

Crystalblue13 · 03/03/2019 21:02

I really like May, it’s a pretty name.

Bananalanacake · 03/03/2019 21:01

Old fashioned ones are the best. My gran was a May and she was born in 1909. Though she thought it was unimaginative to be named after the month she was born in.

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KateTTC123 · 03/03/2019 20:55

That's good to hear!!

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SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 03/03/2019 20:50

It's really sweet.
Doesn't make me think of TM

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