Meaning & Origin
A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Kye is a boy's and girl's baby name of Scottish Gaelic origin, from the Gaelic word caol, meaning 'narrow strait' or 'channel,' referring to the narrow body of water between Scotland and the Isle of Skye. It's also used as a short form of Kyle.
The brevity of Kye gives it a bold, minimalist appeal — one syllable that packs considerable personality. It has the clean, Northern European quality of names like Kai and Sven, while its K spelling gives it a slight edge over the common Kyle. Short names that feel complete and confident are perennially appealing.