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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

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun42%
  2. Jermaine45%
  3. Bobbi51%
  4. Clint55%
  5. Vance59%
  6. Jami64%
  7. Cornelius64%
  8. Marcy66%
  9. Ginger67%
  10. Monique68%

Love potential for Nay

Bottom 10

  1. Clint42%
  2. Vance48%
  3. Kris53%
  4. Shaun54%
  5. Jermaine55%
  6. Heath57%
  7. Ingrid58%
  8. Deana59%
  9. Damon60%
  10. Shawna60%

Professional potential for Nay

Bottom 10

  1. Misty42%
  2. Toby49%
  3. Keri49%
  4. Jolene49%
  5. Candy49%
  6. Shanna51%
  7. Mandy52%
  8. Yvette52%
  9. Darrin53%
  10. Traci53%

Crush potential for Nay

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun42%
  2. Jermaine46%
  3. Bobbi46%
  4. Clint54%
  5. Vance58%
  6. Jami62%
  7. Karin66%
  8. Cornelius66%
  9. Marcy69%
  10. Shauna69%
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