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Sofy

♀ Girl

Pronounced SOH-fee /ˈsoʊ.fi/High

Meaning: A short spelling of Sophie/Sofia, from the Greek sophia, 'wisdom.' A crisp, modern take on a timeless classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp short form: Sofy spells Sophie, 'wisdom' (said 'SOH-fee'). Bright and modern.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA short spelling of Sophie/Sofia, from the Greek sophia, 'wisdom.' A crisp, modern take on a timeless classic.
U.S. rank (2024)#14984
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Sofy is a short spelling of Sophie/Sofia, from the Greek for 'wisdom.' It keeps the classic's warmth in a trim modern form — rare in the U.S. (said 'SOH-fee').

It appears only rarely, next to the popular Sophie and Sofia. Rare, crisp, and bright.

Did you know? Sofy is a short spelling of Sophie/Sofia — from the Greek sophia, 'wisdom' — a crisp, modern take on a much-loved classic (said 'SOH-fee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sofy — Sophie/Sofia short spelling; Greek 'wisdom'

Variations

SophieSofieSofi

Nicknames

SofFifi

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If you like Sofy…

Sophie— the classic it spells
Sofia— the fuller form
Sofie— a spelling cousin
Sophia— the Greek 'wisdom' root

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sofy mean?

Sofy is a short spelling of Sophie/Sofia, from the Greek sophia, 'wisdom.'

How do you pronounce Sofy?

It's said SOH-fee /ˈsoʊ.fi/ — 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sofy a boy or girl name?

Sofy is a girl's name.

How popular is Sofy?

Sofy is a rare name in the U.S.

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