Sly

English word name, diminutive of Sylvester
"wood, forest"

Sly Origin and Meaning

The name Sly is a boy's name of English origin.

A bit too cunning.

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Famous People Named Sly

  • Sylvester "Sly Stone" Stewart
    American musician, producer, and funk pioneer. Frontman of the band Sly and the Family Stone.
  • Michael Sylvester "Sly" Stallone
    American actor, producer, and director

Sly in Pop Culture

  • Sly Cooper
    the protagonist in the Sly Cooper video games

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