To refuse or a person of the horse
In English, Nay is primarily known as a word for refusal or a negative vote. However, as a surname and rare given name, it often has occupational roots relating to horse-keeping or is a shortened form of names like Naylor. It also appears in various cultures with distinct, localized meanings.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Nay in 2025.
A minor character in the fantasy series · The Wheel of Time
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
