Guy Name Meaning
The name Guy comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Guy below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Guy Name Meaning
English, FrenchNorman French form of WIDO. The Normans introduced it to England, where it was common until the time of Guy Fawkes (1570-1606), a revolutionary who attempted to blow up the British parliament. The name...
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