Jay
BoyOrigin: English
Meaning
“from the jay (a bird), also used as a short form of J-names such as Jacob, James or Jason”
Cultural Notes
Jay functions both as a standalone name referencing the jaybird and as a short form of numerous J-names making it one of the most versatile English given names.
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1960s
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Famous People Named Jay
- Jay-Z, Jay Leno, Jay Cutler
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