Kay

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Kay has multiple meanings depending on the origin. It can mean "rejoice" or "happy," "pure," "blessed," or "beloved."
Popularity
The name Kay is not very popular in the world. It is ranked at number 939 in the United States, and it does not appear in the top 1000 names in the United Kingdom. It is more common in the Netherlands, where it is ranked at number 80.

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Kay Name meanings & History

The name Kay has multiple origins, including Welsh, English, and Scandinavian. In Welsh, it means "rejoice" or "happy," while in English and Scandinavian, it is considered a short form of Katherine or Kayla. The name Kay has multiple meanings depending on the origin. It can mean "rejoice" or "happy," "pure," "blessed," or "beloved.". Short form of Katherine and other names beginning with K. Kay is a short and simple name that is easy to spell and pronounce. It can be used as a first name or a middle name. It is a gender-neutral name that is suitable for both boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of Kay: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kay:

K: Kind,Karate,Karma,Kundalini

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

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

Kay is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

2.) Kay (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Latin) merry. A short form of Katherine.

Other Forms: Caye, Kaye


3.) KAY (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A pet form of Katherine and Kathleen, Kay is also bestowed as an independent given name. See CATHERINE and CATHLEEN. (KAY)


4.) Kay (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) joyful

Other Forms: Kai, Kaye, Kaysie, Kaysy


5.) Kay (Unisex)

Usage: English

Meanings: Pure

Other Forms: Kae


6.) Kay (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (German) fortified place. Literature: one of King Arthur’s knights of the Round Table.

Other Forms: Kaye, Kayson


7.) Kay (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek, Latin) fun-loving

Other Forms: Cay, Caye, Kaye, Kaykay


8.) KAY (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Originated as a pet form of any of the various names beginning with the letter K . Var: Kaye. (KAY)


9.) Kay (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) form of Clay; reliable

Other Forms: Klaie, Klaye


10.) Kay (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Kay has different meanings depending on its origin. As an English name, it is a short form of Katherine or its variant spellings. It means "pure" or "clear." As a Welsh name, it means "rejoice" or "merriment."


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Description: Kay has different meanings depending on its origin. As an English name, it is a short form of Katherine or its variant spellings. It means "pure" or "clear." As a Welsh name, it means "rejoice" or "merriment.". From the Welsh name Cai or Cei, possibly a form of the Roman name Gaius. Sir Kay was one of the Knights of the Round Table in Arthurian legend. He first appears in Welsh tales as a brave companion of Arthur. In later medieval tales, notably those by the 12th-century French poet Chrétien de Troyes, he is portrayed as an unrefined boor. Kay is used as a standalone name or as a nickname for names that start with "K" or "C." It can be used for girls or boys, although it is more commonly used for girls. It can work as a first or middle name.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Kay include actress Kay Francis, journalist Kay Burley, and musician Kay Starr.

11.) Kay (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: The exact meaning of Kay is unclear, but it is thought to mean "pure" or "rejoice". It can also be a diminutive form of Katherine or Kayla.

Pronunciation: KIE(German, Swedish)
Kay is pronounced as "kay" with a long "a" sound.


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Description: The exact meaning of Kay is unclear, but it is thought to mean "pure" or "rejoice". It can also be a diminutive form of Katherine or Kayla. Variant of Kai 1. Kay can be used as a standalone name or as a nickname for names such as Katherine or Kayla.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Kay include American actress Kay Francis and author Kay Redfield Jamison.

12.) KAY (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: As a female name, Kay originated as a pet form of any of the various names beginning with the letter K . It is now commonly bestowed as an independent given name. As a male name, its root is found in the Latin gai (rejoiced). (KAY)


13.) Kay (Female)

Usage: Burmese

Meanings: Joy, Happy, Pure

Scripts: In Welsh, the name is written as "Cai". In Greek, Katherine is written as "Κατερίνα".
ကေ(Burmese)

Pronunciation: "KAY"
KEH


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Description: The name Kay has multiple origins. It can be traced back to the Old Welsh word "kai" which means "rejoice". In Arthurian legends, Kay was one of the Knights of the Round Table, derived from the Welsh name "Cai". It can also be seen as a shortened form of Katherine, which has Greek roots, meaning "pure". Joy, Happy, Pure. Means "hair" in Burmese. Kay can be used for both boys and girls but is more commonly used for girls. It is a versatile name that can suit any child, but it is often associated with bubbly and happy personalities.

Famous People

- Kay Panabaker, American actress - Kay Thompson, American author and musician - Kay Starr, American singer - Kay Lenz, American actress - Kay Hagan, American politician

Related Names to Kay

Kayla, Kaitlyn, Katrina, Kasey, Kacey, Kai, Cai, Kian

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