May Eddington

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

May Eddington — Arabic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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May Eddington is a name that combines Arabic origins. The first name May is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May". The surname Eddington: Arthur Stanley Eddington (1882–1944), English astrophysicist E. Keith Eddington (1923–2007), American graphic designer Gordon Edington (born 1945), English businessman Patrick G. Eddington, CIA imagery analyst Paul Eddington (1927–1995), English actor Rod Eddington (born 1950), Australian businessman Sophie Edington (born 1984), Australian swimmer Stump Edington (1891–1969), American baseball player William Edington (died 1366), English bishop and administrator Michael Eddington, a character in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine May is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name May reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: May

Arabic

May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May".

Surname: Eddington

English

Arthur Stanley Eddington (1882–1944), English astrophysicist E. Keith Eddington (1923–2007), American graphic designer Gordon Edington (born 1945), English businessman Patrick G. Eddington, CIA imagery analyst Paul Eddington (1927–1995), English actor Rod Eddington (born 1950), Australian businessman Sophie Edington (born 1984), Australian swimmer Stump Edington (1891–1969), American baseball player William Edington (died 1366), English bishop and administrator Michael Eddington, a character in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

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Geographic Distribution

The first name May is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name May by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named May Eddington

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for May Eddington:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name May?
The first name May originates from Arabic. May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May".
When was May most popular?
The name May reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Eddington?
The surname Eddington originates from English. Arthur Stanley Eddington (1882–1944), English astrophysicist E. Keith Eddington (1923–2007), American graphic designer Gordon Edington (born 1945), English businessman Patrick G. Eddington, CIA imagery analyst Paul Eddington (1927–1995), English actor Rod Eddington (born 1950), Australian businessman Sophie Edington (born 1984), Australian swimmer Stump Edington (1891–1969), American baseball player William Edington (died 1366), English bishop and administrator Michael Eddington, a character in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
What are the origins of the name May Eddington?
The name May Eddington combines two different traditions: the first name May has Arabic roots, while the surname Eddington originates from English.
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