Wyly

Wyly Meaning & Origin

About Wyly
The surname Wyly is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "uilleadh," meaning "willow." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a willow tree or in an area where willows were abundant. The name Wyly may also have been a nickname for someone with a slender or flexible nature, akin to the characteristics of a willow tree.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wyly: 521
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,728
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Ranking information for the surname Wyly is not currently available.

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 Wyly in Braille

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

The name Wyly in braille

How to sign the name Wyly using Sign Language

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

The name Wyly in sign language

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