The first name Guy

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About the first name Guy

Meaning

The name Guy has an old Germanic origin whose precise interpretation varies by source.

Historical origin

The name Guy comes from a Germanic name such as Wido or Guido, widely used in medieval France.

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In older records, Guy may appear with spelling variants caused by regional usage and the writing habits of priests or notaries.

Pronunciation:guyɡ.i

Frequency of the first name Guy by baptism year

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