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By Sophie Kihm · Oct 2026

Bly

OriginEnglish
Meaning"happy, friendly"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Bly

Pronounced BLY.

As of October 2026, Bly ranked #15644 for girls in US births in 2021 and #9822 for boys in US births in 2010 SSA, peaked at #5764 for boys in 2002.

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