Altamae
al-tuh-may
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Latin
Total Births
36
Peak Year
#7 in 1916
First Recorded
1916
The Story of Altamae
“This name first appeared in 1916, a sweet, elegant blend suggesting lofty heights and the gentle bloom of May.”
Altamae is a graceful combination name, likely blending the Latin 'alta,' meaning 'high,' with Mae, a variant of May, evoking the beauty of springtime. It first graced records in 1916, a delicate charm from a bygone era.
When you say Altamae, you feel a sense of gentle aspiration. This name is for your daughter, who you imagine will possess a noble spirit and a kind heart, reaching for the sky with grace.
A daughter named Altamae carries the nobility of the high and the sweet tenderness of spring, a gentle soul with lofty dreams.
What It Means
A combination name, likely blending Alta, meaning "high" in Latin, with Mae, of English origin, a variant of May.
Numerology
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