Kay Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kay Name at a Glance

Name	Kay
Meaning	Keeper of the keys. Also an abbreviation of Katherine: pure. Famous bearer: Sir Kay was one of King Arthur's knights.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Kay Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kay means “Keeper of the keys. Also an abbreviation of Katherine: pure. Famous bearer: Sir Kay was one of King Arthur's knights”. 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.

Kay Name Origin

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

Is Kay a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Kay

When considering Kay 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.