Shay

The name Shay is of Irish origins and it is traditionally used by parents looking for a gender-neutral name for their child. The name is a variation of the Irish names Shae and Shea. According to its Irish origins, the meaning of Shay is ‘admirable’, ‘hawk like’, or ‘full of majesty’. The name finds its origins in the Hebrew language as well, where the word shay means 'gift', 'present', or 'something offered as homage'. Shay Gibbons, an Irish soccer player and Shay Mooney, an American singer, are among the several notable public figures known to bear the name. Another is Shay Mitchell, who is an American actress known for her role as Emily in 'Pretty Little Liars'.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Origin

Phonetic spelling of Shea or Shai

Numerology

S is for superb, a great attitude about life.

H is for happy, your wonderful laugh.

A is for absolute, for you know your mind.

Y is for young, the years never show!

Lucky

Shay lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Shay

• Nova Margery Pilbeam British stage and film actress
• Nova Maree Peris first Aboriginal Australian to win an Olympic gold medal (hockey) and Australia's first female Indigenous federal parliamentarian
• Nova Ren Suma American novelist
• Norris Church Mailer (born Barbara Jean Davis) American novelist; wife of novelist Norman Mailer
• Norma Ann Winstone English jazz singer