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Smiley

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Pronounced SMY-lee /ˈsmaɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: From the English word 'smiley' ('cheerful; smiling; full of smiles'), also an English surname. A bright, playful word-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A cheerful word-name: Smiley means 'cheerful; smiling' (said 'SMY-lee'). Bright, playful, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English word 'smiley' ('cheerful; smiling; full of smiles'), also an English surname. A bright, playful word-name.

History & Origin

Smiley is the English word 'smiley' ('cheerful; full of smiles'), also carried as a surname. As a first name it reads warm and playful — very rare in the U.S. (said 'SMY-lee').

It appears only very rarely as a given name. Rare, cheerful, and playful.

Did you know? Smiley comes straight from the English word 'smiley' ('cheerful; smiling') — also an English surname — a bright, playful choice full of good humor (said 'SMY-lee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Smiley — English word / surname 'cheerful; smiling'

Variations

SmilieSmyleySmilee

Nicknames

SmilesMia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Smiley mean?

Smiley is the English word 'smiley' ('cheerful; smiling'), also an English surname.

How do you pronounce Smiley?

It's said SMY-lee /ˈsmaɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Smiley a boy or girl name?

Smiley is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Smiley?

Smiley is a very rare name in the U.S.