Shey
Meaning of Shey
Shey is a unisex given name of dual provenance—deriving on one hand from the Gaelic Ó Séaghdha (anglicized O’Shea), signifying “admirable,” and on the other from the Hebrew שַׁי (shay), meaning “gift”—and is rendered in English as /ʃeɪ/. Analysis of U.S. Social Security Administration records dating back to 1971 reveals its consistently low frequency, peaking at twelve occurrences in 1995 (rank 847) and registering six newborns in 2006 (rank 961), a pattern that underscores both its gender-neutral versatility and its niche status within contemporary naming practices. From an onomastic standpoint, Shey’s concise phonetic form, sparse orthographic variation and cross-cultural roots position it as a technically intriguing choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet understated appellation.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as shay (/ʃeɪ/)
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Notable People Named Shey
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