Maime

Diminutive of Mary or Margaret, Hebrew, Egyptian, Greek

"drop of the sea or bitter or pearl"

Maime Origin and Meaning

The name Maime is a girl's name.

Maime is an uncommon feminine name that may have several origins. It could be a variant spelling of Mayme, which itself is often considered a diminutive of Mary or Mae. The name Mary derives from Hebrew origins meaning "bitter" or "beloved," while Mae has connections to the month of May, symbolizing springtime and renewal. Alternatively, it might be related to the French "m'aimée" meaning "my beloved." Maime has a vintage quality, having seen modest usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in America but becoming quite rare since. The name has a sweet, simple sound that evokes a nostalgic charm reminiscent of the early 1900s. Its rarity today gives it a distinctive quality.