Shey

Shey Meaning & Origin

About Shey
The name "Shey" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "séaghdha," meaning "admirable" or "hawk-like." It is a unisex name that can be given to both boys and girls. People named Shey are often seen as strong, independent, and determined individuals who possess qualities similar to a hawk, such as keen observation, sharp intellect, and a focused nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shey are male.

Shey Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EY1
🌐 IPA
/shey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shey in Braille

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

The name Shey in braille

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

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

The name Shey in sign language

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