Chay Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Chay Name at a Glance

Name	Chay
Meaning	A diminutive of Charles, from the Old English 'ceorl' meaning man. Sometimes used as an independent name. Famous bearers: British long-distance yachtsman Chay Blyth.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Chay Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Chay means “A diminutive of Charles, from the Old English 'ceorl' meaning man. Sometimes used as an independent name. Famous bearers: British long-distance yachtsman Chay Blyth”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Chay Name Origin

Our database records Chay under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Chay a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Chay is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Chay

When considering Chay for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.