Coy Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity

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Having roots in English, Old French, and Irish culture, the surname Coy is also used as a given name for boys. This is an English last name that comes from the word “coy,” which means shy or quiet. People called someone coi, which comes from the Old French word coi, when they wanted to be quiet. Oh, such a perfect name for our little shy one! Another possible etymological link is the Irish surname McCoy, which is an Anglicized version of Mac Aodha, meaning “son of Aodh.” There may be a connection between the Old Irish term áed, meaning “fire,” and the Celtic god Aodh, who ruled over the underworld. A well-known name is a sportscaster and ex-NFL player Coy Wire.

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Sibling Name Ideas

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