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Nay

Girl Name day: December 24 In French: Noémie
Nay is a short form of Naomi: on birth records it is written Naomi (168,989 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Naomi page. Also a short form of Delaney, Nayeli, Naya.
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: Pleasantness, sweetness, 'my delight'.
From the Hebrew Na'omi (נָעֳמִי), built on the root no'am meaning 'pleasantness', 'sweetness' or 'delight'.

Name day for Nay

December 24

Why this day? Nay is a short form of Naomi, and shares its name day.

Nay is celebrated in the United States on December 24.

The story of the name Nay

Nay is a short form of Naomi. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — pleasantness, sweetness, 'my delight', and shares its name day, December 24.

On birth records, Nay is rarely written as such: the Nays are Naomis (168,989 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Naomi page. Nay is also a short form of Delaney, Nayeli, Naya.

Frequently asked questions about Nay

What does Nay mean?

Nay is a short form of Naomi, which means pleasantness, sweetness, 'my delight'.

When is Nay's name day?

December 24, together with Naomi: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Nay a name in its own right?

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

Nay's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Nay

Top 10

  1. Rosalyn96%
  2. Robyn96%
  3. Leann96%
  4. Delia96%
  5. Bonita95%
  6. Cheri93%
  7. Sheri93%
  8. Marla92%
  9. Sherri92%
  10. Tami92%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt53%
  2. Guy53%
  3. Pete55%
  4. Freddy55%
  5. Bradford56%
  6. Janette56%
  7. Trudy57%
  8. Therese57%
  9. Jan57%
  10. Teri57%

Love potential for Nay

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt45%
  2. Guy47%
  3. Van48%
  4. Jan52%
  5. Daryl52%
  6. Randal53%
  7. Dwight53%
  8. Greg54%
  9. Matt55%
  10. Randolph55%

Professional potential for Nay

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette42%
  2. Dee46%
  3. Daryl47%
  4. Garry48%
  5. Matt49%
  6. Rudy49%
  7. Lorie49%
  8. Sandy49%
  9. Jeannie50%
  10. Joey50%

Crush potential for Nay

Top 10

  1. Cheri96%
  2. Lana96%
  3. Sherrie96%
  4. Shelly96%
  5. Rosalyn96%
  6. Lynda96%
  7. Sheryl96%
  8. Sheri96%
  9. Belinda96%
  10. Delia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt51%
  2. Jan53%
  3. Trudy54%
  4. Therese56%
  5. Teri56%
  6. Dwight58%
  7. Pete58%
  8. Guy58%
  9. Rene58%
  10. Bradford59%
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