| Chay | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male or Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/Name | Gaelic |
| Meaning | "Fairy Tale" |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Charles, Chaise |
Chay is a boy's name. It is either a diminutive of Charles,[1] ultimately derived from Germanic Karal, Karel, Karl, meaning “man”, or it may be Gaelic in origin, meaning “Fairy Tale” . This unusual name surfaced into the public in Britain in the mid-1970s, with the publicity for yachtsman Chay Blyth. It is generally pronounced Sh (as in Shane) ay (as in May), and sometimes pronounced Ch (as in Charles) ay (as in May).