May Birthday, Zodiac Signs, Celebrities Born by date, Flowers & Symbols!

March 01, 2025

May birthday zodiac signs and symbols including the birthstone emerald and birth month flowers lily of the valley and the hawthorn

May is a beautiful month to have a birthday in. It's just really starting to warm up, with better weather for trips and outdoor activities and flowers coming into bloom, so what's not to enjoy! Below you'll find loads of stuff that makes having a May birthday fun. Find out lots of ideas for cards, messages and presents, from zodiac signs and celebrities that share your birthday, to symbols and flowers that represent the month of May and the signs within it.

May Birthday Zodiac Signs

May babies are born under either Taurus or Gemini.

Taurus individuals have both April birthdays and May birthdays, and are born between April 20 and May 20. They are often described as grounded, reliable, and patient and also known for their love of comfort and beauty. People born under Taurus are thought to have a strong appreciation for the finer things in life and are considered loyal and dependable companions.

Gemini individuals have both May and June birthdays, and are born between May 21 and June 20. They are typically seen as curious, sociable, and adaptable. Often associated with quick wit and excellent communication skills, Geminis are thought to bring energy and variety into their relationships and are considered natural conversationalists with a playful side.

May Birthstones

The emerald is May’s main birthstone and gives you a great range of gift ideas and colour themes for birthday celebrations. This beautiful green gem is said to symbolise wisdom, growth, patience, and is often associated with royalty and springtime renewal throughout history.

Meaning: Renewal, growth, and wisdom.
Colour: A deep, rich green reflecting the height of spring, although obviously these stones can come in lighter and darker shades, too.

May Birth Flowers

May’s birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the hawthorn. The lily of the valley often symbolises sweetness and the return of happiness with it's beautiful white flowers and strong, sweet scent that's reminiscent of the rose's scent. Hawthorn is often used to represent hope and symbolise extreme joy. So you've got some nice ones there!

Famous Birthdays in May

It's always nice to know who share's your birthday, and if you or your friend or family member are a history buff, here are some famous UK and US figures from history and Celebrities, who were born in May, and what they are best known for.

UK:

Florence Nightingale (12 May 1820) – Pioneer of modern nursing
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (22 May 1859) – Creator of Sherlock Holmes
David Beckham (2 May 1975) – Football icon
Adele (5 May 1988) – Award-winning singer

USA:

Audrey Hepburn (4 May 1929) – Actress and humanitarian
John F. Kennedy (29 May 1917) – 35th President of the United States
Dwayne Johnson (2 May 1972) – Actor and former wrestler
Megan Fox (16 May 1986) – Actress

May Celebrities by Date

If you're stuck for something to message for your friend or family member's birthday and really want to impress them with your research, here is a list of notable UK and US people and celebrities by the date they were born, and why they’re famous. Plus if it's your birthday, don't you want to know which celebrity has a birthday on the same day as you? You call tell them, next time you see them.

May 1

Joanna Lumley (UK) – "Absolutely Fabulous" actress
Tim McGraw (USA) – Country singer

May 2

David Beckham (UK) – Footballer
Dwayne Johnson (USA) – Actor/wrestler

May 3

Frankie Valli (USA) – Singer
Bing Crosby (USA) – Crooner

May 4

Rory McIlroy (UK) – Golfer
Audrey Hepburn (USA) – Actress

May 5

Adele (UK) – Singer
Chris Brown (USA) – Musician

May 6

Tony Blair (UK) – Politician
George Clooney (USA) – Actor/director

May 7

Gary Cooper (UK) – Actor
Johnny Unitas (USA) – NFL star

May 8

Enrique Iglesias (Spain) – Singer
Harry S. Truman (USA) – President

May 9

Rosario Dawson (USA) – Actress
Billy Joel (USA) – Musician

May 10

Bono (Ireland) – U2 singer
Fred Astaire (USA) – Dancer/actor

May 11

Natasha Richardson (UK) – Actress
Salvador Dalí (USA/Spain) – Artist

May 12

Florence Nightingale (UK) – Nurse
Katharine Hepburn (USA) – Actress

May 13

Daphne du Maurier (UK) – Author
Stevie Wonder (USA) – Musician

May 14

George Lucas (USA) – Director
Mark Zuckerberg (USA) – Tech entrepreneur

May 15

Andy Murray (UK) – Tennis player
Madeleine Albright (USA) – Diplomat

May 16

Janet Jackson (USA) – Pop star
Megan Fox (USA) – Actress

May 17

Enya (UK/Ireland) – Singer
Dennis Hopper (USA) – Actor/director

May 18

Bertrand Russell (UK) – Philosopher
Tina Fey (USA) – Comedian

May 19

Pete Townshend (UK) – Musician
Grace Jones (USA) – Singer/model

May 20

Cher (USA) – Singer
James Stewart (USA) – Actor

May 21

Arthur Conan Doyle (UK) – Author
Mr. T (USA) – Actor

May 22

Laurence Olivier (UK) – Actor
Naomi Campbell (USA/UK) – Model

May 23

Joan Collins (UK) – Actress
Drew Carey (USA) – Comedian/host

May 24

Bob Dylan (USA) – Singer
Priscilla Presley (USA) – Actress

May 25

Ian McKellen (UK) – Actor
Frank Oz (USA) – Puppeteer/director

May 26

Stevie Nicks (USA) – Singer
John Wayne (USA) – Actor

May 27

Christopher Lee (UK) – Actor
Vincent Price (USA) – Actor

May 28

Kylie Minogue (AUS) – Pop star
Gladys Knight (USA) – Singer

May 29

Noel Gallagher (UK) – Musician
John F. Kennedy (USA) – President

May 30

Idina Menzel (USA) – Singer/actress
Mel Blanc (USA) – Voice actor

May 31

Colin Farrell (Ireland) – Actor
Clint Eastwood (USA) – Actor/director

Fun May Birthday Facts & Beliefs

Here's even more stuff to read if you want to celebrate a May birthday. Lots more for you to use in your birthday card or message, or as a gift or card idea.

May babies are thought to be luckier and taller on average.
They’re more likely to be night owls than early birds.
Children born in May tend to perform better in school early on.
They may have a higher chance of living to 100.
More celebrities are born in May than many other months.
They often blend Taurus determination with Gemini curiosity.
Emeralds, their birthstone, are linked with love and luck.
Born during a seasonal shift, they may adapt to change better than most.

Historical Events in May

Even more May Birthday ideas for you. If you've not got some ideas for your birthday celebration by now, you're probably not taking it in so far. Concentrate! I mean , come on, it's their birthday!

4 May – Star Wars Day: "May the Fourth be with you!" A global celebration of all things Jedi. Okay, is this historical? Maybe not. But we couldn't leave it out!
8 May – VE Day: Celebrating the end of World War II in Europe in 1945. Bunting, dancing, and pure joy!
25 May – Towel Day: A quirky tribute to Douglas Adams, author of *The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy* – don’t forget your towel! And we need no excuse to pop this in here. It's something you should know, after all...

May Birthday Card Ideas

You really, really have so much you can use. Anything from Star wars or Hitchhikers' guide themed cards to beautiful flower based, or emerald themed cards.

"May the Force Be With You" Star Wars-themed pun card for May 4th.
Emerald-themed cards with green shimmer and sparkle. But they might be expecting a similar pressy, so be careful!
Lily of the Valley designs with cheerful blooms.
Zodiac-themed cards with Taurus/Gemini flair.
Cards highlighting celebrity birthday twins.

DIY Birthday Card Ideas for May

Lots of fun ideas to be had. You can theme your birthday card based on any celebrity from the month or date, historical events, their zodiac symbol or a combination of things from the month of May!

Floral drawings or printouts of May’s birth flowers.
Gemini dual-face cards for double the fun.
Mini May calendar design with their birthdate circled.
Celebrity birthday twin collage.

May Birthday Messages

Use these in your card or birthday message to your friend or family member born in May.

"Born in May? That explains the good looks and natural charm!"
"Hope your birthday’s as fresh and fabulous as a spring morning!"
"Two things I love in May: sunshine and you. Happy Birthday!"
"History was made on your birthday (insert who was born here) – oh, and because you were born!"

If you want more general ones, check out our birthday card messages blog, too.

Spring Birthday Party Ideas

Throw a garden-themed bash with spring flowers, pastel colours, and fresh seasonal food. Think cucumber sandwiches, floral cakes, and photo booths with celeb masks and flower crowns! Or throw a fancy dress party with any celebrity from May or the specific ones for the birth date.

Decorations: Floral bunting, flower crowns, pastel balloons.
Food: Seasonal nibbles – berry tarts, iced biscuits, lemonade.
Games: "Guess the May Celeb", spring charades, and a potting station.

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