Blay - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Blay

blay'blay'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
Mysterious

MEANING

Derived from the Old English term 'blæc'Meaning dark or black

ORIGIN

Anglo-Saxon

ETYMOLOGY

From Old English 'blæc', related to Old High German 'blah' meaning black

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as a surname or given name to denote someone with dark features

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used as a surname in England, sometimes given to people with dark hair or complexion

🌐Gaelic
Short

MEANING

Yellow

ORIGIN

Celtic

ETYMOLOGY

From Gaelic 'blàth' meaning yellow or fair

CULTURAL NOTES

Used in Gaelic-speaking regions as a descriptive name

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically in Scotland and Ireland as a given name or nickname

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