Coy

Coy Meaning & Origin

About Coy
The name Coy is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "coi," meaning quiet or calm. It is often used as a short form of the name Coyote, which is associated with the Native American animal spirit known for its cunning and adaptability. As a given name, Coy carries connotations of tranquility, serenity, and a sense of mystery.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Coy are male.

Coy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OY1
🌐 IPA
/kɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coy in Braille

Here's how to represent Coy in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Coy in braille

How to Spell the Name Coy in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Coy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Coy in sign language

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