Popularity: 20369
Origin: French
Meaning: Of Taylor; Tailor, to cut
This lovely choice may be a short form, but it can definitely hold its own! Tay is considered a gender-neutral nickname for Taylor, meaning "tailor" or "to cut" in French. Swifties everywhere choose this name as a subtle nod to their beloved Taylor Swift. Beyond its star quality, Tay is also the name of the largest river in Scotland, famous for salmon fishing and an alternate form of Chinese Zheng.