Chay (given name)

Chay
Gender Male or Female
Origin
Word/name Gaelic
Meaning "Fairy Tale"
Other names
Related names Charles, Chaise

Chay is a boy's 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” . 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), and sometimes pronounced Ch (as in Charles) ay (as in May).

Also an ancient word derived from the Old Testament meaning "And Yahweh will give you a son".

See also

References

  1. http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Chay Baby Names - Chay
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