Coy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Coy Name at a Glance

Name	Coy
Meaning	Forest.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Coy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Coy means “Forest”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Coy Name Origin

Our database records Coy under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Coy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Coy is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Coy

When considering Coy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.