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Coy

The name Coy is of English origins and the meaning of Coy is 'being quiet' or 'being still'. The name is derived from the Irish reduced name of McCoy, which is mostly used as a surname. In Latin, the name refers to 'quietus' and in Old French, to the words 'coi' and 'quei', meaning 'calm' or 'quiet'. It is a name that is more commonly found as a surname, rather than a first name. There have been several famous figures with the name Coy. One of the most famous personalities with the name is Coy Gibbs, a former NASCAR driver and an assistant coach at the Washington Redskins. He is the son of Joe Gibbs, who is an ex-professional football player who made it into the Hall of Fame and is also a five-time NASCAR Cup Series Championship winner. Coy Wire is another famous personality with the name. He is a former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). He is now a TV sports correspondent and anchor at CNN. He received a number of honours, such as the Walter Payton 'Man of the Year' Award.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

shy, taciturn

Origin

English

Numerology

C is for complete, nothing further needed here.

O is for outlook, pleasing to all.

Y is for youthful, your eternal look.

Lucky

Coy lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Coy

  • (Tyson) Coy Stewart American actor
  • Coy Luther "Luke" Perry American actor
  • Coy Randall Gibbs American NASCAR driver and football coach
  • Lander McCoy "Coy" Bacon American NFL football player
  • Coy Bowles American musician of The Zac Brown Band
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Coy in Pop Culture

  • Coy Duke character on TV's "Dukes of Hazzard"
  • Koi a fish
  • coy ,slyly reserved
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