cy

Cy is a masculine given name and nickname used in English-speaking countries. It is commonly a shortened form of longer names such as Cyril, Cyrus, or Cyprian, though it can also be used independently. The name has appeared in various contexts since the 19th century and continues to be used today in different cultures and communities.

Notable people known simply as Cy include Cy Young (1867–1955), the American Hall of Fame pitcher after whom the Cy Young Award is named; Cy Twombly (1928–2011), an American painter and sculptor; and Cy Coleman (1929–2004), an American composer and pianist. These figures illustrate the name’s association with a range of professions, particularly in sports and the arts.

In addition to its use as a personal name, Cy appears in international codes. CY is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code for Cyprus, and the country’s internet top-level domain is .cy. The code and domain are used in international diplomacy, logistics, and online branding related to Cyprus.