TheNameDBWylie
DescriptiveMeaning
Crafty, cunning, or wily in character.
Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'wīl' meaning deceit or cunning, which became a Scots epithet. The surname may also have topographic origins from a place name in Scotland.
About the Wylie Surname
A Scottish surname that may derive from either a personal characteristic or a place name. The name has been established in Scottish records for several centuries.
Distribution
Common in Scotland, particularly in the Lowlands and border regions.
Notable Bearers
Andrew Wylie, William Wylie