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Clay

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Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkleɪ/
  [key·simplify]

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From an English surname that originally referred to a person who lived near or worked with clay. This name can also be a short form of Clayton.

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Last ranked #791 in 2023 England and Wales
Last ranked #543 in 2024 United States

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Entry updated November 18, 2011

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