Kye Name Meaning & Origin
Kye
Origin of the name Kyle:
Transferred use of the surname originating from the region of the same name in southwestern Scotland. Kyle, a topographical term referring to a narrow, straight, channel, is derived from the Gaelic caol (narrow, a sound, a strait).
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I love this name for a boy- strong and simple. This spelling seems very masculine to me, although both Kai/Kye, are definitely masculine names. They're different enough, without being crazy and will age well.
A nicer way to spell the name Kai.
This is an awesome, short, strong name for a guy
Very nice name for a boy! Never a girl
My sons name is Kye. The name could be used for either gender.
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Our son's name is Kye and everyone has commented that they liked it.
super creative and just overall a really 'chill' sort of person.
With names like Quinn, and Kye I think you have to be really attractive to pull them off.
Athletic, charming, friends with everyone
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We call our son Kye-Roo :)
I call my best-friend Kye-Kye, idk it sounds cute.
King Kye
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Hawaiian "Ocean"
Finnish "Rejoice"- Famous real-life people named Kye
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