Mayday

Diminutive of Margaret and Mary; month name

Mayday Origin and Meaning

The name Mayday is a girl's name.

Mayday is an unconventional feminine name derived from the international distress signal used in emergency situations, which itself comes from the French phrase "m'aidez" meaning "help me." Beyond its emergency associations, Mayday also connects to spring festivities, as May Day celebrations mark the arrival of spring in many cultures. As a given name, Mayday is extremely rare and unconventional, appealing to parents seeking a truly distinctive name with a bold, modern feel. The name has a memorable quality with positive spring associations balancing its emergency signal connotations. Mayday might appeal to parents drawn to other calendar-inspired names like April, June, or August, but who want something considerably more unusual and striking for their daughter.

The name Mayday in Pop Culture

• May "Mayday" Parker aka Spider Girl, daughter of Marvel's Spider,Man
• Mayday emergency call from French phrase "m'aidez" ("help me")
• May Day holiday celebrated May 1st
• Mayday Parade American band