| Meaning | tricky, crafty |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Wylie |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Wy-lie |
About Wylie
Wylie brings playful energy and spirited charm to the naming landscape, perfect for parents seeking something genuinely different. This name's rarity ensures your daughter will likely be the only Wylie in her school, giving her immediate distinctiveness. The unconventional spelling adds visual interest while maintaining straightforward pronunciation. Wylie suggests cleverness and adaptability—someone quick-witted and resourceful. It carries a slight vintage feel that's become freshly appealing as parents rediscover overlooked treasures. The name's brevity makes it punchy and memorable, impossible to forget once heard. Parents choosing Wylie demonstrate confidence in unconventional decisions and comfort with standing apart from mainstream choices. It ages well, transitioning smoothly from adorable child to accomplished adult. Wylie represents adventurous naming for parents who trust their instincts over popularity charts.
Nicknames for Wylie
| Wy |
| Wyl |
| Lee |
| Wyles |
Famous People Named Wylie
| Wylie Dufresne | American chef and restaurateur |
| Wylie Gustafson | American musician and singer |
| Wylie Kogan | American photographer and filmmaker |
| Wylie Burke | American epidemiologist and geneticist |
| Wylie Quinn Annarose Anderson | Daughter of actress Evan Rachel Wood |
| Wylie Small | American academic and author |
| Wylie O'Hara | American actress |
| Wylie Wong | American journalist and author |
| Wylie Sypher | American scholar and author |
| Wylie Stateman | American sound editor |
| Wylie Bean | American architect and professor |
| Wylie Aitken | American attorney and businessman |
| Wylie Crawford Grant | American writer |
| Wylie Buzza | Australian rules footballer |
| Wylie Dalziel Miller | Australian physician and artist |
| Wylie Ahmed | British television presenter |
| Wylie Watson | English cricketer |
| Wylie Inn | American hotel |
Characters Named Wylie
| Wylie Coyote | Fictional character from Looney Tunes |
| Wylie Burp | Character from the animated movie "An American Tail - Fievel Goes West" |
| Wylie Wiggins | Character from the film "Dazed and Confused" |
| Wylie Inmon | Character from the TV series "Gilmore Girls" |
| Wylie Day | Character from the TV series "Yellowstone" |
| Wylie Smith | Character from the book "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by Emily M. Danforth |
| Wylie Jones | Character from the book "Black Flies" by Shannon Burke |
| Wylie Bates | Character from the book "A Tragic Wreck" by T.K. Leigh |
| Wylie Davies | Character from the book "The High Lord" by Trudi Canavan |
| Wylie Adams | Character from the TV series "Coronation Street" |
| Wylie Elliott | Character from the book "After the Woods" by Kim Savage |
| Wylie Dalziel | Character from the TV series "SeaChange" |
| Wylie Blake | Character from the book "Too Late" by Colleen Hoover |
| Wylie Grant | Character from the TV series "Hollyoaks" |
| Wylie 'Big Red' Anderson | Character from the book "Catch Me If You Can" by Frank W. Abagnale |
| Wylie Tyler | Character from the book "The Songbird's Call" by Rachael Herron |
| Wylie Ward | Character from the book "The Big Sky" by A.B. Guthrie Jr |
| Wylie | Character from the video game "Fire Emblem Fates" |