Sly
slai
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
91
Peak Year
#9 in 1994
First Recorded
1973
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Sly is an English nickname derived from the word 'sly,' meaning cunning or clever. It can also be a short form of Sylvester.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Sylvester Stallone
Actor, writer, director, 'Rocky' and 'Rambo' star.
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