Nye

American  

[nahy] / naɪ /

noun

1. Edgar Wilson Bill Nye, 1850–96, U.S. humorist.

2. a male given name, form of Aneurin.

---

nye British  

/ naɪ /

noun

1. Also called: nide.   eye.  a flock of pheasants

---

Etymology

Origin of nye

C15: from Old French ni, from Latin nīdus nest

Example Sentences

In the trial, both Nye and her partner gave evidence from behind a screen about the effects the visits had on them and their children.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Harvard’s Joseph Nye taught that foreign policy morality requires integrating intentions, means and consequences.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

All three are members of Lighthouse, which was investigated for the 2023 documentary and podcast fronted by BBC journalist Catrin Nye.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

“When I was 23 I was definitely more insecure, so I would try to skate when nobody was watching,” says 43-year-old San Diego skater and nurse, Kelsey Nye.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 21, 2025

But Nye, in pursuit of the narrative, raced his pen, and Church, lazily slamming a shut hand against an open palm, said nothing—until suddenly he said.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote