Wylie

Wylie Meaning & Origin

About Wylie
The surname Wylie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Uilleag," meaning "wolf." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Uilleag. The name Wylie is associated with strength, cunning, and loyalty, reflecting the characteristics often attributed to wolves. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved, and variations such as Wiley and Wyly have emerged. Today, individuals with the surname Wylie can be found worldwide, particularly in Scotland, Ireland, and English-speaking countries.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Wylie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Wylie: 11,975
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2993
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wylie based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
W
πŸ”Š Soundex
W040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaΙͺli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AL', 'FL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wylie in Braille

Here's how to represent Wylie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Wylie in braille

How to sign the name Wylie using Sign Language

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

The name Wylie in sign language

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