Father's surname
Baby names that go with Uy
Yellow (Hokkien romanization of the Chinese surname 黃 / Huang)
Uy is rank #144 among Filipino surnames (47,832 people, chinese origin, 1 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#144
People
47,832
Syllables
1
Origin
Chinese
Historical layer
Chinese Filipino
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft
Origin and meaning
Yellow (Hokkien romanization of the Chinese surname 黃 / Huang)
Uy is a classic Chinese-Filipino surname derived from the Min Nan (Hokkien) pronunciation of the character 黃. It arrived in the Philippines predominantly during the 19th and 20th centuries with migrants from southern Fujian. It is widely distributed across urban and commercial hubs throughout the country.
Uy is the Hokkien (Southern Min) romanization of the prominent Chinese surname 黃 (Mandarin: Huang). It is one of the most widespread Chinese-Filipino surnames in the Philippines, established through generations of migration from Fujian province.
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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
Because Uy is a very brief single syllable, multi-syllabic first names provide balanced cadence and weight in full names.
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Best boy names for Uy
John Michael
87
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious; who is like… · PSA #86
Mark Joseph
87
Biblical / English · Mark (consecrated to Mars, Latin)… · PSA #163
John Patrick
87
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) +… · PSA #221
John Vincent
87
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew/English)… · PSA #234
Cristopher
87
English / Other · bearer of Christ (Greek) · PSA #258
John Kenneth
87
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) +… · PSA #262
John Lester
87
English / Biblical · John means 'Yahweh is gracious'… · PSA #340
Michael John
87
English / Biblical · 'Who is like God?' (Michael) and… · PSA #356
Mark Lester
87
English / Biblical · Mark: dedicated to Mars (Latin)… · PSA #382
Mark Vincent
87
English / Biblical · Mark (consecrated to Mars) +… · PSA #389
John Joseph
87
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious (John) and He… · PSA #477
Jhon Michael
87
Biblical / English · 'Yahweh is gracious' (Jhon) and… · PSA #478
Christian
86
Biblical / English · follower of Christ (Latin) · PSA #10
Jonathan
86
Biblical / English · Yahweh has given (Hebrew) · PSA #15
Emmanuel
86
Biblical / Spanish · God is with us (Hebrew) · PSA #78
Benjamin
86
Biblical / English · son of the right hand (Hebrew) · PSA #85
Reynaldo
85
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Salvador
85
Spanish / Biblical · savior (Spanish) · PSA #115
Ferdinand
85
Other / English · daring voyager or brave in journey… · PSA #123
Jefferson
85
English · son of Jeffrey (English) · PSA #141
Roderick
85
English / Other · famous ruler (Germanic) · PSA #161
Frederick
85
English / Other · peaceful ruler (Germanic) · PSA #223
Benedict
85
English / Spanish · blessed (Latin) · PSA #408
Jeremiah
85
Biblical / English · Yahweh will exalt (Hebrew) · PSA #482
Mark Kevin
85
English / Biblical · Dedicated to Mars (Latin/English)… · PSA #498
Manuel
84
Spanish / Biblical · God is with us (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #40
Fernando
84
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Daniel
84
Biblical / English · God is my judge (Hebrew) · PSA #45
Wilfredo
84
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo
84
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Adrian
84
English / Spanish · man from Hadria or the Adriatic… · PSA #88
Virgilio
84
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
John Carlo
84
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Gabriel
84
Biblical / Spanish · God is my strength (Hebrew) · PSA #119
Bernardo
84
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Oliver
84
English / Other · olive tree (Latin) or ancestor's… · PSA #145
Gregorio
84
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Crisanto
84
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Edison
84
English · son of Eda or son of Edward… · PSA #227
Norberto
84
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Best girl names for Uy
Jennifer
87
English / Other · fair one or white enchantress… · PSA #4
Concepcion
87
Spanish / Biblical · conception (Spanish, referring to… · PSA #231
Lilibeth
86
English / Biblical · Pledged to God / blend of Lily and… · PSA #122
Julie Ann
86
English / Biblical · youthful (Latin via English) and… · PSA #125
Bernadette
86
Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160
Christine Joy
86
English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182
Jacqueline
86
English / Biblical · supplanter or may God protect… · PSA #246
Kristine Joy
86
English / Biblical · follower of Christ, and joy or… · PSA #391
Princess Mae
86
English · Princess (royal title) + Mae… · PSA #436
Princess Joy
86
English / Filipino · Royal daughter and joy/delight… · PSA #462
Jocelyn
85
English / Other · member of the Gauts tribe… · PSA #1
Maricel
85
Spanish / Filipino · combination of Maria (beloved or… · PSA #2
Evelyn
85
English / Other · desired or wished-for child… · PSA #5
Mary Grace
85
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Mary Ann
85
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #7
Josephine
85
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Mary Jane
85
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Catherine
85
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Cristina
85
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Virginia
85
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Mary Rose
85
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Remedios
85
Spanish · remedies or cures (Spanish) · PSA #87
Milagros
85
Spanish · miracles (Spanish) · PSA #95
Maricris
85
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria and Cristina… · PSA #135
Salvacion
85
Spanish / Biblical · salvation (Spanish) · PSA #156
Baby Girl
85
English / Filipino · female infant (English) · PSA #176
Mary Jean
85
English / Biblical · Mary (beloved/wished-for child… · PSA #183
Mercedes
85
Spanish · mercies (Spanish) · PSA #224
Maribeth
85
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (beloved or… · PSA #277
Jennelyn
85
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #326
Bernadeth
85
Other / Filipino · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #356
Cherry Ann
85
English / Biblical · Beloved fruit and grace (English /… · PSA #374
Maritess
85
Filipino / Spanish · Combination of Maria… · PSA #390
Jennylyn
85
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #421
Trinidad
85
Spanish / Biblical · trinity (Spanish) · PSA #435
Jennilyn
85
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #449
Asuncion
85
Spanish / Biblical · assumption (Spanish) · PSA #500
Marilyn
84
English · Blend of Mary (beloved/bitter) and… · PSA #12
Marites
84
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria… · PSA #15
Analyn
84
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #25
Best mother's maiden surnames for Uy
Reverse search: which middle names go with Uy?
Delos Santos Uy
88
139,229 people · Spanish
Delos Reyes Uy
88
94,452 people · Spanish / Biblical
Villanueva Uy
87
277,730 people · Spanish
Francisco Uy
87
207,840 people · Spanish
Tolentino Uy
87
133,010 people · Spanish / Other
Antonio Uy
87
92,386 people · Spanish
Alcantara Uy
87
82,799 people · Spanish / Arabic
dela Cruz Uy
86
625,640 people · Spanish / Biblical
Gonzales Uy
86
293,787 people · Spanish
Fernandez Uy
86
269,820 people · Spanish
de Guzman Uy
86
249,319 people · Spanish
Martinez Uy
86
143,359 people · Spanish
Rodriguez Uy
86
143,072 people · Spanish
Hernandez Uy
86
135,744 people · Spanish
Ramirez Uy
86
131,829 people · Spanish
Morales Uy
86
129,957 people · Spanish
Aguilar Uy
86
121,635 people · Spanish
Gutierrez Uy
86
103,352 people · Spanish
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About the surname Uy
Is Uy a last name or a maiden name?
Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.
How do I pick a first name that goes with Uy?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Uy as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.