JAY  

Gender: M
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "jaybird"

Popularity in 2008: #395

Though this feels like a modern invention, Jay dates from the Middle Ages. Now far less popular than modern cousins like Jayden, Jalen, and Jayce.

Variations:
Jeh, Jae, Jeyes, Jai, Jeays, Jaye, Jave

Jay is being discussed in our message boards:

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• Build a Name Together
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