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Name Origin

Shay is a unisex given name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Sé, meaning 'descendant of Sé.' Sé is believed to be short for Seán, which means 'God is gracious.' Therefore, Shay can carry the meaning of 'gracious descendant' or 'descendant of God's grace.'

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Famous People

Shay Mitchell (1987-)

Actress

  • Known for her role as Emily Fields in the teen drama series Pretty Little Liars
  • Entrepreneur and founder of the travel brand Béis

Shay Given (1976-)

Footballer (Goalkeeper)

  • Played professionally for over two decades
  • Represented Ireland internationally