Skye

Skye Meaning & Origin

About Skye
The name Skye is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "sgitheach," meaning "winged" or "from the Isle of Skye." It is often associated with the Scottish island of Skye, known for its breathtaking landscapes and rugged beauty. As a name, Skye is often given to girls and is associated with qualities such as freedom, independence, and a connection to nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Skye are female.

Skye Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 2.12% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AY1
🌐 IPA
/skaɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Skye in Braille

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

The name Skye in braille

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

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

The name Skye in sign language

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