Clay

Meaning

1. A surname originating as an occupation.
2. A male given name transferred from the surname.
3. A diminutive of the male given name Clayton.
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14. Ellipsis of Clay County.

Synonyms

Henry Clay

Lucius Clay

Lucius DuBignon Clay

the Great Compromiser

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kleɪ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: -

Inherited from Old English: clǣġ

In summary

From a Middle English occupational name for a clay worker, or a habitational name, from Old English clǣġ (“clay”).

Sentences

At its center was Henry Clay Square , a large area reserved for public buildings .