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Hay

Unisex Name day: August 31 In French: Hayden
Hay is a short form of Hayden: on birth records it is written Hayden (131,603 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Hayden page. Also a short form of Hayley, Haylee, Hayes.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: Hay valley / hay hill.
From an English place name combining 'heg' (hay) with 'denu' (valley) or 'dun' (hill).

Name day for Hay

August 31

Why this day? Hay is a short form of Hayden, and shares its name day.

Hay is celebrated in the United States on August 31.

The story of the name Hay

Hay is a short form of Hayden. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — hay valley / hay hill, and shares its name day, August 31.

On birth records, Hay is rarely written as such: the Hays are Haydens (131,603 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Hayden page. Hay is also a short form of Hayley, Haylee, Hayes.

Frequently asked questions about Hay

What does Hay mean?

Hay is a short form of Hayden, which means hay valley / hay hill.

When is Hay's name day?

August 31, together with Hayden: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Hay a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Hayden.

Hay's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Hay

Bottom 10

  1. Marlyn42%
  2. Elmo42%
  3. Hellen42%
  4. Lennie42%
  5. Louella42%
  6. Dolly42%
  7. Elton42%
  8. Lulu42%
  9. Lovie43%
  10. Rubie44%

Love potential for Hay

Bottom 10

  1. Darline42%
  2. Hellen42%
  3. Lovie42%
  4. Dolly42%
  5. Alpha42%
  6. Iona42%
  7. Golden42%
  8. Elton42%
  9. Novella42%
  10. Lennie42%

Professional potential for Hay

Bottom 10

  1. Tessie42%
  2. Rubie42%
  3. Lucious42%
  4. Leota42%
  5. Dorcas42%
  6. Wilda42%
  7. Hilton42%
  8. Marylou42%
  9. Floy42%
  10. Lovie42%

Crush potential for Hay

Bottom 10

  1. Bertie42%
  2. Erna42%
  3. Millard43%
  4. Oren43%
  5. Newton45%
  6. Adolph47%
  7. Sanford47%
  8. Armand50%
  9. Norbert50%
  10. Burl51%
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