Coy
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Popularity
#1507
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
18,088
Peak Year
#279 in 1919
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from the Middle English word 'coy,' meaning quiet or shy. Also sometimes used as a nickname.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Coy Gibbs
American former professional stock car racing driver
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