God is gracious; diminutive of John
Name Profile
Coy
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Coy.
Primary meaning
From English "coy" meaning shy or modest
Pronunciation: KOY
Profile summary
Rare virtue/character name. The current meaning shown for this name is From English "coy" meaning shy or modest. The catalog pronunciation is listed as KOY. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Coy. Coy appears in unisex naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Coy is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as From English "coy" meaning shy or modest.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin and English-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Coy is grouped as a classic unisex name. Related forms for this profile include Coy. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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