Tay

At a Glance: Name: Tay – Meaning: Short form of Taylor ('tailor'); also taken from the River Tay in Scotland – Origin: English and Scottish – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: TAY

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Tay is a short form of Taylor, which means 'tailor', and it's also taken from the River Tay in Scotland. It's an English and Scottish name, pronounced TAY (/teɪ/). Short, one-syllable, and easy to say, it gives you two routes in: a nickname for Taylor or a name in its own right.

Meaning & Origin of Tay

Meaning: Short form of Taylor ('tailor'); also taken from the River Tay in Scotland.

Origin: English and Scottish.

How to Pronounce Tay

Phonetic: TAY   IPA: /teɪ/

Popularity of Tay

Tay is a rare name in the U.S. Social Security data, which runs from 1939 to 2024. It peaked at #3841 in 1955 with 6 babies, and in 2024 it ranked #8869 with 9 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1939–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Tay mean?

Short form of Taylor (‘tailor’); also taken from the River Tay in Scotland.

How do you pronounce Tay?

Tay is pronounced TAY (IPA: /teɪ/).

Is Tay a popular name right now?

Tay peaked at #3841 in 1955 and is ranked #8869 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1939–2024.)

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