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Wyllie

Wyllie is both a surname and, less commonly, a place name in English-speaking regions. It is generally considered of Scottish origin and is commonly treated as a variant of the patronymic surname derived from William. The form Wyllie reflects historical spelling and pronunciation patterns that produced several related surnames.

The name has appeared in various spellings over the centuries, including Wylie, Wiley, Willey, and other close

In terms of distribution, Wyllie is associated with Scotland and with communities formed through Scottish migration.

As a toponym, Wyllie appears in some local contexts where surname-derived place names have been established,

See also: Wylie, Wiley, Willey. These related spellings share common origins with Wyllie and illustrate the

variants.
These
differences
arise
from
regional
dialects,
literacy
levels,
and
the
evolution
of
standardized
spelling.
As
a
result,
Wyllie
shares
ancestry
with
a
family
of
surnames
that
trace
back
to
the
given
name
William.
Today
bearers
of
the
name
are
recorded
in
the
United
Kingdom,
Ireland,
and
North
America,
as
well
as
in
other
countries
shaped
by
British
and
Scottish
diaspora.
Individuals
with
the
surname
have
been
involved
in
a
wide
range
of
professions,
including
science,
education,
the
arts,
business,
and
public
life.
though
precise
locations
vary
by
region.
In
culture
and
media,
Wyllie
may
be
used
as
a
surname
for
fictional
characters,
reflecting
its
role
as
a
common
family
name.
broader
family
of
names
that
evolved
from
the
given
name
William.