Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Goldy
GirlEnglish, Yiddish· “golden; also form of Yiddish Golda”
- Meaning
- golden; also form of Yiddish Golda
- Origin
- English, Yiddish
- Pronunciation
- GOHL-dee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,026
- US babies 2025
- 94
- Best rank
- #2,007 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Goldy
Goldy is an English and Yiddish name that is usually said to mean “golden; also form of Yiddish Golda”.
Goldy is an English name for the precious metal gold, and it is also a spelling of Goldie, a Yiddish pet form of Golda, which comes from the Yiddish word for gold. Golda Meir, the Israeli prime minister, is the most famous bearer of the longer form. Goldie Hawn made the -ie spelling widely known. Goldy is said GOHL-dee. The name suggests warmth and value, and Goldie and Golda are close relatives. Its old-fashioned, cheerful sound fits beside Rosie and Millie.
Other spellings with the same sound: Goldie.
Popularity over time
Goldy first appears in US Social Security records in 1911. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,007 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 98 babies. In 2025, 94 babies were named Goldy, and it ranked #2,026 nationally. That is 96% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #4,611 in 1920, #9,483 in 1980, #4,223 in 2000, #3,706 in 2010, and #2,026 in 2025. Of the 1,666 US girls named Goldy since records began, 29% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 465 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Gianella, Sianna, Everlyn, Alizah, and Asiyah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Goldy ranked highest in New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #212 | 81 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Goldy is usually pronounced GOHL-dee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with G and ends in “-dy”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Goldie.
Middle names for Goldy
A few middle names that flow with Goldy: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Goldy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Goldy mean?
Goldy is an English and Yiddish name that is usually said to mean “golden; also form of Yiddish Golda”.
What is the origin of the name Goldy?
Goldy has English and Yiddish roots. Goldy is an English name for the precious metal gold, and it is also a spelling of Goldie, a Yiddish pet form of Golda, which comes from the Yiddish word for gold.
Is Goldy a popular name?
Not especially. Goldy ranked #2,026 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Goldy a boy or girl name?
Goldy is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Goldy?
Goldy is usually pronounced GOHL-dee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings