Cay

English word name or variation of Kay, diminutive of Caitlin, Catherine, etc.

"small island; pure"

Cay Origin and Meaning

The name Cay is a girl's name of English origin meaning "small island; pure".

Cay is a rare respelling of the retro nickname Kay, but one that may gain ground as a name that's both simple and unique. Like Kay, it can be a diminutive for any of the hundreds of Catherine variations that start with a C or of more modern names such as Caylee or Cadence. Or it can stand on its own as a sleek contemporary nickname-name.