Shy

Shy Meaning & Origin

About Shy
The name "Shy" is of English origin and is typically used as a nickname or a given name. It is derived from the word "shy," which means to be timid, reserved, or lacking in confidence. As a name, "Shy" often conveys the personality trait of being introverted, quiet, or modest. It can also symbolize a gentle and sensitive nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Shy is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 46.34% and females 53.66%, based on recent birth statistics.

Shy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 150% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
Error
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AY1
🌐 IPA
/ʃaɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shy in Braille

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

The name Shy in braille

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

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

The name Shy in sign language

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