Algy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Algy Name at a Glance

Name	Algy
Meaning	Diminutive of Algernon: With whiskers, bearded. In Norman times, when most men were clean-shaven, this nickname was given two mustache-wearing companions of William the Conqueror.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Algy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Algy means “Diminutive of Algernon: With whiskers, bearded. In Norman times, when most men were clean-shaven, this nickname was given two mustache-wearing companions of William the Conqueror”. 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.

Algy Name Origin

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

Is Algy a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Algy

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