Jay Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jay Name at a Glance

Name	Jay
Meaning	To rejoice (from the Latin Gaius). The name of a bird. Used as a diminutive for any name starting with J, and can also be used as a nickname for someone who talks a lot.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jay Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jay means “To rejoice (from the Latin Gaius). The name of a bird. Used as a diminutive for any name starting with J, and can also be used as a nickname for someone who talks a lot”. 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.

Jay Name Origin

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

Is Jay a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Jay

When considering Jay 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.