Skye

Derived from Scottish Gaelic An t-Eilean Sgitheanach, of long disputed (probably non-Indo-European substrate) origin, with several theories proposed and none widely accepted; see Etymology of Skye.

• IPA^(key): /skaɪ/

Skye

1. The largest island of the Inner Hebrides, in Highland council area, Scotland; the Isle of Skye.
2. A female given name transferred from the place name, of modern usage, or a fanciful spelling of the word sky.

Skye (plural Skyes)

1. A Skye terrier.
   • 1976, John T. Marvin, The Book of All Terriers, page 175:

     In fact, few drop-eared Skyes are being exhibited and none of the present top winners has them.

• Keys, esky, keys, kyes, syke, yesk