Beloved
In Scandinavia, My is a diminutive of Maria, which is derived from the Hebrew name Miryam. While its exact etymology is debated, it is most commonly interpreted as meaning beloved or drop of the sea. It is a distinct, standalone name in Sweden and Denmark.
Less common today
My isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,645 in 1992.
A small, determined, and fiercely independent character · Moomins
Swedish actress and singer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
