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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. Ellison96%
  2. Adonis96%
  3. Ainsley96%
  4. Elle96%
  5. Kensley96%
  6. Henley96%
  7. Leandra96%
  8. Halle96%
  9. Danna96%
  10. Kinley96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna43%
  2. Luka46%
  3. Georgette46%
  4. Santos46%
  5. Germaine46%
  6. Abdullah46%
  7. Lucca46%
  8. German47%
  9. Allyssa47%
  10. Bertie47%

Love potential for Tay

Top 10

  1. Mohammad96%
  2. Arian96%
  3. Romona95%
  4. Carolann95%
  5. Camren95%
  6. Marva95%
  7. Bradly94%
  8. Patrica94%
  9. Omer93%
  10. Danial93%

Bottom 10

  1. Cain42%
  2. Luka44%
  3. Lucca44%
  4. Knox45%
  5. Dirk46%
  6. Rayne46%
  7. Erich46%
  8. Hal46%
  9. Slade46%
  10. Alpha46%

Professional potential for Tay

Top 10

  1. Toney92%
  2. Stefani90%
  3. Khadijah89%
  4. Whitley89%
  5. Stephenie86%
  6. Kendal86%
  7. Ruthann85%
  8. Baron85%
  9. Everette85%
  10. Henri84%

Bottom 10

  1. Josette42%
  2. Miah42%
  3. Valentin42%
  4. Tevin42%
  5. Tillie42%
  6. Estela42%
  7. Idella42%
  8. Ciera42%
  9. Edwardo42%
  10. Deidre42%

Crush potential for Tay

Top 10

  1. Marianna96%
  2. Arian96%
  3. Laureen96%
  4. Jaida96%
  5. Audrina96%
  6. Leandra96%
  7. Dominque96%
  8. Cheryle96%
  9. Napoleon96%
  10. Shaina96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna44%
  2. Bertie45%
  3. Erich46%
  4. Luka48%
  5. Lucca48%
  6. Santos49%
  7. Germaine49%
  8. German51%
  9. Oren51%
  10. Abram51%
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