Tay

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Tay varies depending on its origin. If it is derived from Scottish Gaelic, it means "river." From Turkish, it means "shadow." It is also believed to mean "to cut" in some African dialects.
Popularity
Tay is not a very common name, but it has risen in popularity in recent years. It is ranked #1,178 for boys and #1,973 for girls in the United States as of 2020.

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Cartoon of Tay

Tay Name meanings & History

The origin of the name Tay is uncertain, but it is believed to have multiple origins. It could be a short form of names like Taylor or Taya, or it could be derived from Scottish Gaelic language meaning "river." Some sources also suggest that it could be from the Turkish language, meaning "shadow.". The meaning of Tay varies depending on its origin. If it is derived from Scottish Gaelic, it means "river." From Turkish, it means "shadow." It is also believed to mean "to cut" in some African dialects. Short form of Taylor. Tay is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is suitable for babies born in any season or month.

Zodiac Sign of Tay: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Tay:

T: Tacky,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Touchy,Tireless,Testy,Talkative

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

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

Tay is:

  • a Common name
  • a Natural name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Tay include Tay Zonday, an American vocalist, musician, and voice actor who rose to internet fame in 2007 with the viral song "Chocolate Rain."

2.) Tay (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: (Scottish) river in Scotland; jaunty

Other Forms: Tae, Taye


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