| Meaning | guide, leader |
| Origin | French, German |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Guy |
Guy, a charming and timeless name of French origin, carries a strong and confident aura. Derived from the Old French "Guie," meaning "guide" or "leader," the name Guy has a long history and exudes a sense of authority and reliability. With its simplicity and elegance, Guy has remained a popular choice for parents seeking a name that stands the test of time.
The name Guy has several variations, including Guido in Italian and Gaius in Latin. This name has also been borne by notable figures throughout history, such as Guy Fawkes, the English revolutionary, and Guy de Maupassant, the celebrated French writer.
A baby named Guy is likely to be intelligent, decisive, and determined. He may also be bestowed with the common nicknames Gus or Guido, adding a friendly and approachable touch to his character.
In literature and entertainment, Guy has left its mark, with characters like Guy Montag from "Fahrenheit 451" and Guybrush Threepwood from "Monkey Island."
Choosing the name Guy for your baby boy ensures a name with a rich heritage and a promise of leadership and strength.
| Guido |
| Gaius |
| Wido |
| Guido |
| Gui |
| Gus |
| Gee |
| Guyby |
| Guy Fawkes | English revolutionary figure |
| Guy Pearce | Australian actor |
| Guy Ritchie | British filmmaker |
| Guy Martin | British motorcycle racer |
| Guy Laliberté | Canadian entrepreneur and co-founder of Cirque du Soleil |
| Guy Garvey | English musician - lead singer of Elbow |
| Guy Kawasaki | American author and technology evangelist |
| Guy de Maupassant | French writer |
| Guy Verhofstadt | Belgian politician and former Prime Minister |
| Guy Sebastian | Australian singer-songwriter |
| Guy Lafleur | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Guy Williams | American actor - portrayed Zorro in the 1950s TV series |
| Guy Madison | American actor - starred in the TV series "The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" |
| Guy Penrod | American gospel singer |
| Guy Mitchell | American pop singer |
| Guy Burgess | British diplomat and spy |
| Guy Marchand | French actor and singer |
| Guy Carbonneau | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Guy Forget | French tennis player |
| Guy Wilson | American actor - portrayed Will Horton in the soap opera "Days of Our Lives" |
| Guy Montag | Protagonist of Ray Bradbury's novel "Fahrenheit 451" |
| Guybrush Threepwood | Main character in the video game series "Monkey Island" |
| Guy Gardner | DC Comics superhero - Green Lantern |
| Guy of Gisborne | Character in the legend of Robin Hood |
| Guy Secretan | Character in the British TV series "Green Wing" |
| Guy Smith | Character in the TV series "Friends" |
| Guy Hamdon | Protagonist in the animated series "SheZow" |
| Guy Major | Character in the TV series "Spin City" |
| Guy Feels | Character in the webcomic "A Softer World" |
| Guy Crawford | Character in the anime series "The Big O" |
| Guy Patterson | Character in the movie "That Thing You Do!" |
| Guy Caballero | Character in the TV sketch comedy "SCTV" |
| Guy Danlily | Character in the TV series "The Beverly Hillbillies" |
| Guy Jenkins | Character in the TV series "Gilmore Girls" |
| Guy Shallice | Character in the TV series "Black Books" |
| Guy Tucker | Character in the TV series "Law & Order" |
| Guy Luthan | Character in the movie "Extreme Measures" |
| Guy Largo | Character in the TV series "High School USA!" |
| Guy Germaine | Character in the TV series "Popular" |
| Guy Fleegman | Character in the movie "Galaxy Quest" |