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Shay

Pronunciation: SHAY (key)
Names related to Shay: Shea
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Origin of the name Shea:

Borrowed from the Irish, Shay is a pet form of Shamus, the Irish form of James (supplanting, seizing by the heel). It is also bestowed as an independent given name. Var: Shea, Shey.

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