Doy as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Doy

What is the meaning of the name Doy ?

The baby name Doy is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /dɔɪ/ (rhymes with 'boy').

Doy is English, Thai in Origin.

Doy is a compact masculine name with several roots. In the Anglophone world it most often shortens Doyle, an Anglicized Irish surname from Ó Dubhghaill, ‘descendant of Dubhghall,’ literally ‘dark foreigner/stranger.’ In the Philippines, especially in Visayan-speaking regions, Doy functions as an affectionate pet form from Dodoy or Dodong, traditional terms of endearment for a young boy, so its sense leans toward “lad” or “dear boy.” Less commonly, it appears as a clipped call name from Salvador or other -dor names.

As an independent given name, Doy surfaced in the United States in the early to mid‑20th century, then faded into rarity. The Filipino statesman Salvador “Doy” Laurel lends it recognizable cultural cachet. Variants and related forms include Doyle, Doye, and the nicknames Dodoy/Dodong; Dong is a regional cousin. Note that Doi, though visually similar, has distinct Japanese and Thai origins and meanings.