Sly

Sly Meaning & Origin

About Sly
The name "Sly" is derived from the Old English word "slih," meaning cunning or clever. It is often associated with someone who possesses a quick wit, intelligence, and a knack for deception or trickery. The name "Sly" carries connotations of slyness, craftiness, and resourcefulness, suggesting an individual who is adept at navigating situations and achieving their goals through clever means.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sly are male.

Sly Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
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πŸ”Š Soundex
S400
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S L AY1
🌐 IPA
/slaΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SL', 'XL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sly in Braille

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

The name Sly in braille

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

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

The name Sly in sign language

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