Sly Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sly Name at a Glance

Name	Sly
Meaning	'King Richard III' Christopher Urswick, a priest. 'The Taming of the Shrew' Christopher Sly, a tinker.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Sly Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sly means “'King Richard III' Christopher Urswick, a priest. 'The Taming of the Shrew' Christopher Sly, a tinker”. 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.

Sly Name Origin

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

Is Sly a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Sly

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