Smart, knowledgeable, or to understand
Derived from the English vocabulary word and the French verb 'savoir', meaning to know. It typically describes someone who is shrewd, well-informed, and perceptive. While often used as a nickname for Savannah, it has emerged as a standalone modern word-name.
About 37 girls were named Savvy in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Miss America 2017
Protagonist of the novel Savvy · Savvy by Ingrid Law
