Shay

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A fresh, sassy moniker that's rarely heard, giving it even more appeal. In Egyptian mythology, Shai was the goddess of fate -- this girl will have the heavens on her side. , Variant of Shea courteous. Surname.

Origin: Irish; Celtic
Gender: Unisex
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Alternative Spellings: Shae +; Shaelyn +; Shaye +; Shayla +; Shaylee +; Submitted by: sherri.sharp
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Shaylon +; Shaylynn +; + Add an Alternative
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cmwintz wrote:

My oldest daughter is Shaelyn. Absolutely love this name and it suits her. It means from the fairy place or fairy princess. And she is still magical to me 11 years later. :)

2/3/2012 02:32:11 PM Report Abuse

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