Cloy

There’s no point in being coy about the fascinating boy’s name, Cloy. Its origin and meanings are something of a mystery—though that won’t hinder you from choosing it for your little one! There’s reason to believe that it has French roots in the word encloer, meaning “to fasten with a nail,” “grip,” and “grasp.” It might also have links to the Middle English cloyen, which translates to “hinder movement” and “encumber.” As a word, Cloy can mean “surfeit,” which is a verb describing disgust caused by excess—perhaps a comical take on just how much you anticipate you will love your little Cloy. There’s something captivating about this unusual moniker, one that makes you think you’ve hit the nail on the head when you hear it.