Foy name meaning
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What does Foy mean?
Eternal and Prominent Foy is used mainly in French, Foy means "Faith" has its origin in French is bestowed upon both genders.
Variants of Foy
How popular is the name Foy?
Foy is a familiar baby name in United States, it had been in use since 1889 and was last seen in 2005, during its 126 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 700 names.
In 1905, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 636 on boy names chart when 68 babies were named Foy. Over 2533 babies in United States have been named Foy. Also, Foy is a familiar name in Cameroon.
At least, 2000 people globally have carried Foy as their given name according to our research.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2005 | 10148 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8698 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6718 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4969 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6233 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6385 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5523 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3613 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 5845 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4935 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Facts
Here's what numbers has to say about Foy
Number 4 as your personality no reflects your responsible and determinative nature. You are an easy-going person who gets along with everyone. Your expression number reveals what you are best at and that would be successful businessmen, self-made millionaire, influencer, weird artist, or politician. People are afraid of you sometimes because of your hard-core beliefs and independence. Start fulfilling your wishes, dreams, and needs before it's too late.
Do you like Foy? You would love these names
- Ghislaine - Used mostly in French unexpected, Ghislaine has its origin in German and Germanic and is given to both boys and girls, Ghislaine means "Hostage or Sweet or Surety"
- Seraphine - Originated from Latin and Hebrew, Uncommon and Enduring Seraphine is used in French and usually is aimed at both genders, Seraphine means "Burning or Angel"
- Etienne - Meaning of Etienne is Crowning or The Crowned is mostly used in French has its origin in Old Greek is used for both genders
- Emmanuelle - Rare unisex name Emmanuelle has its origin in Hebrew, meaning of Emmanuelle is "God with Us or God is with Us" is principally used in French
- Cyrielle - Infrequent girl name Cyrielle means "Lord, Divine or Master" which of Old Greek origin is used commonly in French
Famous people named Foy
- Foy E. Wallace, influential figure among American churches of Christ
- Foy Evans, 8th mayor of Warner Robins
- Foy Draper, American track and field athlete
- Foy Vance, Northern Irish musician and singer-songwriter signed to Glassnote Records
- Foy D. Kohler, American diplomat and career Foreign Service Officer
Lists having Foy
- Boys names beginning with F
- Girls names beginning with F
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- French Baby Names
- Baby Names that mean Faith
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths