Bay

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Bay can refer to a body of water, a reddish-brown color, or a sheltered area for mooring ships. It can also be a shortened version of the name Bailey, which means "bailiff" or "steward."
Scripts(How to write)
Bay (in English)
Бай(Russian)
Popularity
The name Bay is not common but has been rising in popularity in recent years. In the United States, it ranked #964 for boys and # 1,013 for girls in 2020, according to the Social Security Administration.

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Cartoon of Bay

Bay Name meanings & History

Bay can refer to a body of water, a reddish-brown color, or a sheltered area for mooring ships. It can also be a shortened version of the name Bailey, which means "bailiff" or "steward.". Derived from the archaic Russian verb баять (bayat) meaning "to speak, to tell", which is ultimately derived from Church Slavonic bajati meaning "to speak, to talk, to tell, to narrate". Bay is a simple and straightforward name that can work well for parents who want a low-key name with a subtle nod to nature or the ocean. It's also a good choice for those who prefer gender-neutral names or want a name that can work well as a nickname.

Zodiac Sign of Bay: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Bay:

B: Brains,Bountiful,Bashful,Beauty

A: Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive,Action,Assertive

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

Bay is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Urban name

2.) BAY (Male)

Usage: Southeast Asian

Meanings: Vietnamese name meaning “seventh.” It is indicative of a child born during the seventh month of the year, the seventh day of the week, or of a seventh child. (BY)


3.) BAY (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Modern name derived from bay (an indentation in the shoreline of a lake or sea). (BAY)


4.) Bay (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Vietnamese) seventh son. (French) chestnut brown color; evergreen tree. (English) howler.

Other Forms: Bae, Bai, Baye


5.) Bay (Female)

Usage: Vietnamese

Meanings: (Vietnamese) Saturday’s child; patient; unique

Other Forms: Bae, Baye


6.) Bay (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: Bay refers to a body of water that is partially enclosed by land, or to the reddish-brown color of a horse's coat. As a name, Bay can also be short for names such as Bailey, Bayard, or Baylee.

Scripts: Bay (English)
Бай(Russian)


cartoon of the name Bay
Cartoon of Bay

Description: Bay refers to a body of water that is partially enclosed by land, or to the reddish-brown color of a horse's coat. As a name, Bay can also be short for names such as Bailey, Bayard, or Baylee. Derived from the archaic Russian verb баять (bayat) meaning "to speak, to tell", which is ultimately derived from Church Slavonic bajati meaning "to speak, to talk, to tell, to narrate". Bay can be used as a standalone name, or as a nickname for longer names. This name can suit a wide range of personalities and interests, from adventurous and outdoorsy to artistic and creative.

Famous People

There are some famous people with the name Bay, including Bay Kennish, a character from the TV show "Switched at Birth", Bay Buchanan, an American political commentator, and Bay Raitt, an American computer animator and sculptor.

7.) Bay (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) hair of russet; vocal

Other Forms: Baye, Bayie


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