Goldye
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Goldye
The name 'Goldye' is a variant of 'Goldie,' meaning "gold" or "made of gold," derived from the Old English word *gold* as a diminutive or affectionate form.
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Etymology
The name 'Goldye' is a variant of 'Goldie,' meaning "gold" or "made of gold," derived from the Old English word *gold* as a diminutive or affectionate form. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, often within Jewish communities as a Yiddish-influenced name (from *Golda*), with notable historical context including Golda Meir, the former Prime Minister of Israel.
Goldye currently ranks #5,260 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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