Chay (given name)
| Gender | Male or Female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Gaelic |
| Meaning | "Fairy Tale" |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Charles, Chaise |
Chay is a masculine name. It is either a diminutive of Charles,[1] ultimately derived from Germanic Karal, Karel, Karl, meaning “man”, or it may be Gaelic in origin, meaning “Fairy Tale” [citation needed]. This unusual name surfaced into the public in Britain in the mid-1970s, with the publicity for yachtsman Chay Blyth. It is generally pronounced Sh (as in Shane) ay (as in May) (/ʃeɪ/), and sometimes pronounced Ch (as in Charles) ay (as in May) (/tʃeɪ/).
Also an ancient word derived from the Old Testament meaning "And Yahweh will give you a son".
See also[edit]
- All pages with titles beginning with Chay
- All pages with titles containing Chay
- Chay (disambiguation)
- Chal (name)
- Char (name)
- Charles
- Chaise
- Chay Blyth
- Shay (disambiguation)
- Chesster Chay
References[edit]
- ^ http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Chay Baby Names - Chay