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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Island, from the island

Set baby up for a life spent on island time with the boy’s name Lyle! Meaning “island” or “from the island,” this moniker has Norman French roots, coming from l’isle. It also has English and Scottish connections as a surname, but is more well-known as a given name. You might also recognize the oceanic choice from the likes of American singer Lyle Lovett or the iconic children’s book and movie character from Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.