Stately, gift, or hawk-like
In its Irish context, Shay is a phonetic anglicization of Séaghdha, meaning stately or majestic. It is also frequently used as a Hebrew name meaning gift, or as a diminutive of the English name Seamus.
Less common today
Shay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #835 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Canadian actress known for Pretty Little Liars
Irish professional football goalkeeper
Protagonist and Assassin-turned-Templar · Assassin's Creed Rogue
Member of the country music duo Dan + Shay
Main character in the video game series · Assassin's Creed
Character in the TV series Being Human · Being Human
