Diminutive of Barbara (foreign woman)
Name Profile
Guy
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Guy.
Primary meaning
Guide; from Germanic "witu" meaning wood
Pronunciation: GEE
Profile summary
French name; Guy Fawkes. The current meaning shown for this name is Guide; from Germanic "witu" meaning wood. The catalog pronunciation is listed as GEE. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Guy. Guy appears in boy naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Guy is currently cataloged under French origin, and this page describes its meaning as Guide; from Germanic "witu" meaning wood.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under French origin and French-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Guy is grouped as a nature boy name. Related forms for this profile include Guy. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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