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Mae name meaning
Last Name
475
in the U.S.
in 2010
475
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Mae mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Mae
User Submitted Origins
English
70%
Irish
5%
Portuguese
5%
African
5%
Filipino (Philippines)
5%
Hebrew
5%
Latin
5%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Mae is of Irish origin and means "Derived from the name maeve and meaning mary mother of god".
- According to a user from Ireland, the name Mae is of English origin and means "Mary mother of god".
- A user from Missouri, U.S. says the name Mae is of Portuguese origin and means "Beautiful Angel".
- A submission from Michigan, U.S. says the name Mae means "Beautiful elephant with flower in her ear" and is of African origin.
International Interest
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Wiktionary
- Diminutive of Margaret
- Diminutive of Mary
- A female given name; popular as a middle name.
Mae was also found in the following language(s): Breton and Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Mae
Notable Persons Named Mae
Mae Whitman
Mae Whitman is an actress, voice actress, and singer. Her ongoing career started in 1994. Mae was given the name Mae Margaret Whitman on June 9th, 1988 in Los Angeles.
Mae West
Mae West was an actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter, and comedienne. Her ongoing career started in 1907. Mae was given the name Mary Jane West in Brooklyn. She passed away on November 22nd, 1980.
Mae C. Jemison
Mae C. Jemison is a physician and professor.
Mae Young
Mae Young was a wrestler. Mae was born on March 12th, 1923 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, States. She breathed her last breath on January 14th, 2014.
Mae Questel
Mae Questel was an actress. She was most prominent from 1930 to 1989. Mae was given the name Mae Kwestel on September 13th, 1908 in Bronx, New York, U.S. She died on January 4th, 1998.
Mae Clarke
Mae Clarke was an actress and singer. She was most active from 1929 to 1970. Mae was given the name Violet Mary Klotz on August 16th, 1910 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. She passed away on April 29th, 1992.
- Mae MurrayActress
- Mae MarshFilm Actress
- Mae BuschActress
- Marin SaisActress
- Hope HamptonActress
- Mae GiraciActress
- Mae NolanOffice Holder
- Mae Taylor Nystrom
- Mae E. De Vincentis
Notable Persons With the Last Name Mae
Notable Persons With the Last Name Mae
Christophe Maé
Christophe Maé is a musician. He plays Violin, Guitar, and Harmonica. His most notable accomplishments were from 2007 to present. Christophe was given the name Christophe Martichon on October 16th, 1975.
Hazel Mae
Hazel Mae is a sportscaster. She has had major accomplishments since 2001. Hazel was given the name Hazel Mae Cagulada on April 7th, 1970 in Philippines.
Audra Mae
Audra Mae is a folk rock, soul music, and electronic dance music musician. Audra was born on February 20th, 1984 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Ria Mae
Ria Mae is a musician.
Michelle Mae
Michelle Mae is a rock 'n' roll, post-punk, gospel yeh-yeh, rock, and roll musician. She plays Bass guitar and Vocals. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1990 to 1990.
valter hugo mãe
valter hugo mãe is a writer, singer, plastic artist, and plastic arts. valter was born on September 25th, 0071 in Saurimo. valter is also known as Lemos and Valter Hugo.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Mae | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 40.21% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 21.05% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 25.26% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 7.79% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 0.00% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Mae
People with the last name Mae are most frequently White, African American, or Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Mae
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