Sky
Unisex nameScandinavian
✨ Meaning
Sky comes from the Old Norse 'ský,' which meant cloud rather than the open air above. English borrowed the word from Norse settlers and gradually shifted its meaning from the clouds themselves to the whole expanse they move through. The name therefore has a quietly surprising history: a word for cloud that grew to mean everything above the horizon.
🌍 Origin
Sky and the spelling Skye, which also names a Scottish island in the Inner Hebrides, both function as given names in the modern English-speaking world. They belong to the nature word family alongside River, Ocean and Storm, and are used for both boys and girls, with Skye leaning more feminine.
⭐ Famous People Named Sky
- Sky Brown
- Sky Ferreira
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Sky mean?
Sky comes from the Old Norse 'ský,' which meant cloud, and only later came to mean the whole expanse above.
Is it spelled Sky or Skye?
Both are used. Skye also names a Scottish island and leans slightly more feminine as a given name.
Is Sky a boy's or a girl's name?
It is used for both and carries no gender.