Guy - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Guy \

is pronounced gye. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "wood". May also possibly be Welsh "lively", or Old German "warrior", or from the French "guie", meaning "guide; leader". Guido is an Italian form. Actor Guy Pearce; film director Guy Ritchie.

Guy has 1 variant form: Guido.

Baby names that sound like Guy are Gay, Kay, Coy and Key.

Guy is a very common first name for men (#252 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#876 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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