Quay

Quay Meaning & Origin

About Quay
The name "Quay" is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "quai," meaning "dock" or "wharf." It is often used as a surname or a given name and signifies someone who lives or works near a dock or harbor. The name "Quay" evokes a sense of connection to maritime activities and can symbolize strength, resilience, and a close association with water.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Quay are male.

Quay Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
QGA
🔊 Soundex
Q000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1
🌐 IPA
/ki/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Quay in Braille

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

The name Quay in braille

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

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

The name Quay in sign language

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