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Tayte
Pronounced TAYT /ˈteɪt/High
Meaning: A spelling of Tate — from Old Norse teitr, 'cheerful, glad'; also an Old English byname TataLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Tayte is a spelling of Tate — from Old Norse teitr, 'cheerful, glad' (also an Old English byname Tata). A crisp, modern one-syllable name; the -ay- styling personalizes it (nickname Tay).
It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, cheerful-and-glad at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Tayte mean?
Tayte spells Tate — Old Norse 'cheerful, glad'.
How do you pronounce Tayte?
It's said TAYT /ˈteɪt/ — one syllable.
Is Tayte a boy or girl name?
Tayte is a boy's name.
How popular is Tayte?
Tayte is a very rare name in the U.S.