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May as a first name?

30 replies

Noodlesnoodlesnoodles · 17/03/2021 08:02

Thoughts on May as a first name?

It's very common as a middle name, would that put you off?

I dislike the hyphenated versions e.g. Rosie-May etc., and worry they take the shine off the name, for me.

Otherwise, I think it's a very beautiful, simple, sophisticated name which reminds me of Spring and nature.

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Amdone123 · 17/03/2021 09:20

Love it. When I was growing up, we had 2 'aunties'. They were called Grace and May. They were such lovely ladies, and whenever I hear either of these names, I think of them.

PlanetPuddle · 17/03/2021 08:14

Nice

Beenabadday · 17/03/2021 08:10

I think it's gorgeous. I used to know a sibling set called James, George and May.
I see what you mean about the multiple Ruby-May and Ellie-May combos but usually they get shortened to the first not the second name so I don't think it does spoil May as a stand-alone name.

Fedupmiddleagedwoman · 17/03/2021 08:04

I love it

ellenpartridge · 17/03/2021 08:02

Lovely as a first name.

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