May Edmondson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

May Edmondson — Arabic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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May Edmondson 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 Edmondson: Ade Edmondson (born 1957), British comedian, actor, writer, musician, television presenter and director Beattie Edmondson (born 1987), English actress, daughter of Ade Donald Frank Edmondson (born 1947) Ed Edmondson (U.S. politician) Ella Edmondson (born 1986), English musician Frank K. Edmondson (1912–2008), American astronomer G. C. Edmondson, working name of science fiction author Garry Edmonson (1922–1995) Jerold A. 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: Edmondson

English

Ade Edmondson (born 1957), British comedian, actor, writer, musician, television presenter and director Beattie Edmondson (born 1987), English actress, daughter of Ade Donald Frank Edmondson (born 1947) Ed Edmondson (U.S. politician) Ella Edmondson (born 1986), English musician Frank K. Edmondson (1912–2008), American astronomer G. C. Edmondson, working name of science fiction author Garry Edmonson (1922–1995) Jerold A.

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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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Numerology

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

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Edmondson?
The surname Edmondson originates from English. Ade Edmondson (born 1957), British comedian, actor, writer, musician, television presenter and director Beattie Edmondson (born 1987), English actress, daughter of Ade Donald Frank Edmondson (born 1947) Ed Edmondson (U.S. politician) Ella Edmondson (born 1986), English musician Frank K. Edmondson (1912–2008), American astronomer G. C. Edmondson, working name of science fiction author Garry Edmonson (1922–1995) Jerold A.
What are the origins of the name May Edmondson?
The name May Edmondson combines two different traditions: the first name May has Arabic roots, while the surname Edmondson originates from English.
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