Mae Mama Thornton
American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter
1926 — 1984
Quick Facts
Profession
American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter
Born
December 11, 1926
Died
1984 (age ~58)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
songwriter, singer, musician
United StatesBorn in AritonDied in Los Angeles
1926
Born in Ariton (1926-12-11)
1984
Died in Los Angeles
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Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton, was an American singer and songwriter of blues and R&B.
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Who is Mae Mama Thornton?+
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton, was an American singer and songwriter of blues and R&B.
What does the name Mae mean?+
The name Mae means "Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).". It is of English origin.
When was Mae Mama Thornton born?+
Mae Mama Thornton was born on December 11, 1926.
When did Mae Mama Thornton die?+
Mae Mama Thornton died in 1984, at approximately 58 years of age.
Name Meaning
Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).
The name Mae is of English origin, meaning "Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).". It is traditionally a female name.
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Mae — December 11, 1926
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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