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May Taylor

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Given Name
May
Surname
Taylor

The Name May

Origin
English
Meaning
Derived from the month of May, which comes from Maia, the Roman goddess of growth.
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The Taylor Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
A person who cuts and sews cloth to make garments and clothing.
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