Savoy - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Savoy \s(a)-v

. Place name: an area of France next to Switzerland. There was a kingdom a Savoy whose descendants are the rulers of Italy. In the 13th century, Peter of Savoy built a magnificent palace in London, giving this name its associations with luxury.

Baby names that sound like Savoy are Zavier, Xavier and Ziv. Other similar baby names are Davy, Davey, Savin, Samy, Sammy, Savil and Savion.

Savoy is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#3963 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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