Irish · Unisex name
Shay
“admirable, hawk”
About the name Shay
Shay comes from the Irish surname Ó Séaghdha, anglicized as O’Shea, meaning ‘descendant of Séaghdha’. The personal name Séaghdha is usually explained as ‘hawk-like’ or ‘admirable’. In Ireland, Shay is also used as a short form of Séamus, the Irish form of James. Spellings include Shae and Shaye, and the name is used for both boys and girls. The Irish footballer Shay Given is a well-known bearer.
- Meaning
- admirable, hawk
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- SHAY(1 syl.)
Middle names for Shay
- Shay Alex
- Shay Jordan
- Shay Taylor
- Shay Morgan
- Shay Reese
Questions about Shay
- What does Shay mean?
- Shay is an Irish name meaning "admirable, hawk".
- How do you pronounce Shay?
- Shay is pronounced SHAY, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Shay?
- Variants of Shay include Shae, Shaye.
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