Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɡaɪ/(English) /ɡi/(French)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Old French form of Wido. The Normans introduced it to England, where it was common until the time of Guy Fawkes (1570-1606), a revolutionary who attempted to blow up the British parliament. The name was revived in the 19th century, due in part to characters in the novels Guy Mannering (1815) by Walter Scott and The Heir of Redclyffe (1854) by C. M. Yonge.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesKvido, Quido(Czech) Wide(Frisian) Guido(German) Wido(Germanic) Guido(Italian) Gvidas(Lithuanian)
Same SpellingGuy 2
User SubmissionGùy

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   upper class   natural   wholesome   strong   simple  

Name Days

France: June 12

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Entry updated December 7, 2022