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Tay

Unisex Name day: January 30 In French: Taylor
Tay is a short form of Taylor: on birth records it is written Taylor (435,525 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Taylor page. Also a short form of Tatum, Dayton, Tayler.
Origin: English occupational surname, from Anglo-Norman French and Latin. Meaning: Tailor, one who cuts cloth.
From the Middle English and Anglo-Norman occupational term 'taillour' (tailor), ultimately from Latin 'taliare', to cut.

Name day for Tay

January 30

Why this day? Tay is a short form of Taylor, and shares its name day.

Tay is celebrated in the United States on January 30.

The story of the name Tay

Tay is a short form of Taylor. It keeps its origin (English occupational surname, from Anglo-Norman French and Latin) and meaning — tailor, one who cuts cloth, and shares its name day, January 30.

On birth records, Tay is rarely written as such: the Tays are Taylors (435,525 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Taylor page. Tay is also a short form of Tatum, Dayton, Tayler.

Frequently asked questions about Tay

What does Tay mean?

Tay is a short form of Taylor, which means tailor, one who cuts cloth.

When is Tay's name day?

January 30, together with Taylor: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Tay a name in its own right?

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

Tay's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Tay

Top 10

  1. Sondra96%
  2. Roxie96%
  3. Melba95%
  4. Eva95%
  5. Catharine93%
  6. Beverlee92%
  7. Ruthann92%
  8. Ena91%
  9. Priscilla91%
  10. Dorthy90%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna43%
  2. Ruthie46%
  3. Ramona46%
  4. Ruth46%
  5. Bertie47%
  6. Hildegarde52%
  7. Agnes52%
  8. Inez52%
  9. Bernadine53%
  10. Beulah56%

Love potential for Tay

Top 10

  1. Alvera95%
  2. Charolette95%
  3. Louvenia95%
  4. Reatha95%
  5. Susann94%
  6. Oma93%
  7. Verdie92%
  8. Marylee92%
  9. Suellen92%
  10. Carolyne92%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda49%
  2. Ouida50%
  3. Lola50%
  4. Viva53%
  5. Lulu54%
  6. Fairy55%
  7. Jaunita56%
  8. Sybil56%
  9. Iona56%
  10. Fae57%

Professional potential for Tay

Top 10

  1. Addie88%
  2. Ruthann85%
  3. Augustina83%
  4. Bessie82%
  5. Eleanor82%
  6. Bette82%
  7. Bettie82%
  8. Bettye82%
  9. Lenore80%
  10. Elnora80%

Bottom 10

  1. Tillie42%
  2. Idella42%
  3. Minna42%
  4. Mazie42%
  5. Fairy42%
  6. Rubie42%
  7. Versie42%
  8. Lulu42%
  9. Lovie43%
  10. Birdie43%

Crush potential for Tay

Top 10

  1. Ailene96%
  2. Vashti96%
  3. Cordie96%
  4. Corrinne96%
  5. Candelaria96%
  6. Ardella96%
  7. Beverlee96%
  8. Priscilla96%
  9. Melba96%
  10. Angeline96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna44%
  2. Bertie45%
  3. Hildegarde49%
  4. Inez49%
  5. Agnes49%
  6. Ramona50%
  7. Ruth51%
  8. Ruthie51%
  9. Alberta54%
  10. Norma56%
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