Wyre

WIH-ruh
Welsh
"winding river"

Wyre Origin and Meaning

The name Wyre is a boy's name meaning "winding river".

A geographical name of Celtic origin, which is borne by two British rivers: the Afon Wyre in Wales and the Wyre in Lancashire.

A notable bearer is the Welsh journalist and BBC correspondent Wyre Davies.

Famous People Named Wyre

  • Wyre DaviesWelsh TV journalist
  • (Kevin) WyreKenyan R&B singer of groups Necessary Noize and East African Bashment Crew

Wyre in Pop Culture

  • Wyrecharacter in Marvel's Alpha Flight comics
  • WyreLancashire, England