Bay
English word, Old English
"an inlet of the sea where the land curves inward; berry"
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Bay Origin and Meaning
The name Bay is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "an inlet of the sea where the land curves inward; berry".
Like River and Lake, a cool, refreshing modern water-related choice. This name is also associated with bay leaves, the bay laurel, the contemporary term of endearment, "bae", and the Old English word beġ meaning "berry"
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