TheNameDBGuy
PatronymicMeaning
A surname derived from the Germanic personal name Wido or the French personal name Guy, meaning 'wide' or 'guide'.
Etymology
The name comes from the Germanic 'Wido' meaning 'wide' or from the Old French personal name Guy, which may derive from Germanic roots. The surname represents a patronymic form indicating descent from a person named Guy.
About the Guy Surname
A patronymic surname derived from the personal name Guy, with Germanic or French origins. The name has been common in English-speaking regions since medieval times.
Distribution
Found throughout English-speaking regions, France, and among diaspora communities worldwide, particularly in North America.
Notable Bearers
Guy of Warwick, various historical and contemporary figures