Clay

Clay Meaning & Origin

About Clay
The name Clay is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "clæg," meaning "clay" or "mud." It is a surname turned given name that symbolizes someone who is down-to-earth, grounded, and reliable. The name Clay often represents individuals who are practical, hardworking, and possess a strong sense of responsibility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Clay are male.

Clay Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -0.22% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C400
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EY1
🌐 IPA
/kleɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clay in Braille

Here's how to represent Clay in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Clay in braille

How to Spell the Name Clay in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Clay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Clay in sign language

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