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Name Origin

Mae is a short and sweet name of Welsh origin. It's a diminutive form of the name Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'. It can also be seen as a standalone name with associations to qualities like strength, independence, and grace.

welshdiminutivemarybitterbelovedstrongindependentgraceful

Famous People

Mae Jemison (1956-)

Engineer, Physician, and NASA Astronaut

  • First African-American woman in space

Mae West (1893-1980)

Actress, Singer, Playwright, and Screenwriter

  • Prolific and controversial figure in early Hollywood
  • Known for her bawdy humor and double entendres