Guy

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Guy means "guide" or "leader". It is also a short form of the name Guido.
Pronunciation
GEE(French)
GIE(English)
The name Guy is typically pronounced as "gai" in English and "gee" in French.
Popularity
The popularity of the name Guy varies by country. In the United States, it was most popular in the 1950s and has since declined in usage. However, it remains popular in France, where it is ranked as the 104th most popular name for boys.

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Guy Name meanings & History

The name Guy means "guide" or "leader". It is also a short form of the name Guido. 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. The name Guy is used as both a first name and a surname. It is suitable for boys of any age and can be paired with a variety of middle names.

Zodiac Sign of Guy: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Guy:

G: Genuine,Goof-off,Go-getter,Gregarious

U: Universality,Unity,Utopia,Understanding,Undermining

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

Guy is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Guy include Guy Fawkes, the Englishman who was involved in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, and Guy Pearce, the Australian actor.

2.) Guy (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) assertive; (German) leader

Other Forms: Guye


3.) Guy (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) guiding; assertive

Other Forms: Guye


4.) GUY (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: A borrowing from the French, Guy is derived from the Old French guie (a guide, a leader). (GEE)


5.) GUY (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: Derived from the Old French guie (a guide, a leader). (GEE)


6.) Guy (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Guy means "guide" or "leader" in French. It is derived from the Old French term "gui" which means "wood".

Scripts: In French, the name is spelled "Guy".
גַּיְא(Hebrew)


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Description: The name Guy means "guide" or "leader" in French. It is derived from the Old French term "gui" which means "wood". Alternate transcription of Hebrew גַּיְא (see Gai). This is the more common transcription. Guy is commonly used as a first name for baby boys.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Guy include Guy Fawkes, a famous English conspirator; Guy Pearce, an Australian actor; and Guy Laliberté, a Canadian businessman and founder of Cirque du Soleil.

7.) Guy (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: Guide


8.) GUY (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: A borrowing from the French, Guy is derived from the Old French guie (a guide, a leader). (GO


9.) GUY (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A borrowing from the French, Guy is derived from the Old French guie (a guide, a leader). (GO


10.) GUY (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: A borrowing from the French, Guy is derived from the Old French guie (a guide, a leader). (GT)


11.) Guy (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Hebrew) valley. (German) warrior. (French) guide. See also Guido.

Other Forms: Guie, Guyon


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