[identity profile] sandtree.livejournal.com posting in [community profile] babynames
I was set on using May as a middle name for a hypothetical future daughter, but recently I've become pretty sure that I want to use it as a first name instead. To me, it has all the factors I look for in a name: I like the sound, it's an established name, it's not popular (not even in the top 1000), and it has a lot of meaning for me.

The only problem is, I can't think of a good middle name for it. The two middle names I like most (Ruth and Jane) are also one syllable, and I want to stay away from that. I thought of Elizabeth, but I'm not sure if it flows that well. Right now I'm thinking Vivian, because I like its meaning, and it seems to go pretty well with May.

Of course, I still have plenty of time to decide, but I was wondering if you guys could possibly think up some other middle name options for May? People in this community are really good at this!

Date: 2008-01-22 05:12 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nearlyalegume.livejournal.com
May Lillian is pretty.

I like May, it's feminine and sweet. It's an anagram of my name, Amy, so maybe I'm biased :)

Date: 2008-01-22 06:23 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] zante.livejournal.com
My friends daughter is Lilly Mai hehe.

Date: 2008-01-22 05:19 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] requiem-morrow.livejournal.com
I can't explain why, but the first thing that popped in my mind was May Victoire.

Date: 2008-01-22 05:40 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cherrysorbet.livejournal.com
I love the name May! Prefer it spelled Mae (like Mae Young), but it's still gorgeous :)

May Violet is the fist thing that popped into my head...

Some others:
May Angeline
May Christine
May Emeline
May Juliette
May Penelope
May Giselle

Date: 2008-01-22 05:46 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] monalyssasmile.livejournal.com
May Catherine came to my mind first, but Catherine is kind of a filler name these days. I love the name May / Mae though

I agree with the above person with May Violet.

Date: 2008-01-22 06:29 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] catchstars.livejournal.com
May Heather
May Gillian
May Elise
May Bernadette
May Celeste
May Cherisse
May Tannis
May Ingrid
May Josephine
May Carmela
May Hannah
May Opal
May Odette
May Odile
May Felicia

Date: 2008-01-22 05:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] gangwaygirls.livejournal.com
I love May Josephine! I've been falling in love with that name since joining this community.
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Date: 2008-01-22 03:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] waitingonsunday.livejournal.com
Ooh, May Lenore, seconded!

Date: 2008-01-22 10:41 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sloane-hd.livejournal.com
I really like the name but I personally prefer it spelled Mae.
But anyway, it's your choice of course :)
I like May Elizabeth.

suggestions:
May Bethany
May Viola
May Cornelia
May Eliza
May Kathleen
May Linda
May Savannah
May Hannah

Date: 2008-01-22 12:21 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shortbutfast.livejournal.com
may amelie and
may lynn

come to mind.
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Date: 2008-01-22 05:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] gangwaygirls.livejournal.com
Ooh, May Cecilia is really pretty.

Date: 2008-01-22 05:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] gangwaygirls.livejournal.com
May... Bea? Har-har.

May Sophia
May Camille
May Suzanne
May Siobhan (I love the way this is spelled; not crazy about the pronunciation though)
May Louisa
May Genevieve
May Jacqueline
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