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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. Kendall96%
  2. Jada96%
  3. Halle96%
  4. Danna96%
  5. Kinley96%
  6. Maddison96%
  7. Kamryn96%
  8. Valeria96%
  9. Tatiana95%
  10. Isaiah95%

Bottom 10

  1. Juan42%
  2. Luc46%
  3. Santos46%
  4. Allyssa47%
  5. Jose48%
  6. Faith50%
  7. Ivan50%
  8. Ciro52%
  9. Arwen52%
  10. Aryana53%

Love potential for Tay

Top 10

  1. Kayleb96%
  2. Jhon96%
  3. Sahana96%
  4. Jonatan96%
  5. Maryelizabeth95%
  6. Allana95%
  7. Camren95%
  8. Jaycob94%
  9. Cameran94%
  10. Bradlee93%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Luc44%
  3. Slade46%
  4. Kalei49%
  5. Ciro50%
  6. Lexis50%
  7. Clayton50%
  8. Marek51%
  9. Ulises51%
  10. Jordin51%

Professional potential for Tay

Top 10

  1. Bradon89%
  2. Kendal86%
  3. Baron85%
  4. Salomon85%
  5. Corbyn84%
  6. Broderick84%
  7. Josef83%
  8. Kierstin83%
  9. Cortland83%
  10. Karol83%

Bottom 10

  1. Miah42%
  2. Valentin42%
  3. Jala42%
  4. Alea42%
  5. Allysa42%
  6. Kaili42%
  7. Kaylea42%
  8. Emme42%
  9. Tamyra42%
  10. Marley42%

Crush potential for Tay

Top 10

  1. Marianna96%
  2. Bentlee96%
  3. Brayden96%
  4. Denae96%
  5. Jaida96%
  6. Audrina96%
  7. Juwan96%
  8. Melany96%
  9. Macy96%
  10. Ayanna96%

Bottom 10

  1. Juan46%
  2. Luc48%
  3. Santos49%
  4. Isaak53%
  5. Jose53%
  6. Ciro53%
  7. Ignacio54%
  8. Ivan55%
  9. Adolfo56%
  10. Arwen56%
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