Cheerful, pleasant, or gentle
Derived from the Old English word 'bliðe', meaning happy or carefree. While historically used as a surname, it has transitioned into a rare given name that conveys a sense of lightheartedness and kindness.
Less common today
Bly isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,079 in 2002.
A young boy character · The Jungle Book (1994 film)
Award-winning actress (variant of the name)
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
