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Clay

klay

Popularity

#15736

rising

Letters

4

Syllables

1

Origin

English

Total Births

40,009

Peak Year

#911 in 1960

First Recorded

1880

Style

Nature-Inspired, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An English surname, derived from the Old English word "clæg," referring to someone who lived near clay soil or worked with clay.

Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay)

    American professional boxer and activist

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Personality Traits

Down-to-earthStrongReliablePractical

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