I actually know a little girl named
Mae. She is about 9 years old or so. Her grandmother's name was
Mabel and I believe she is named after her. I prefer
Mae as a first name over
May. But both are cute. I've considered using this name. There is something just so sweet about the name
Mae. I don't think it needs to be a nickname for anything. And I don't think you have to be born in
May to be named
May. I know plenty of people named
April who weren't born in
April.