Meaning and Origin
What does the name Icy mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Icy
User Submitted Origins
English
55%
American
35%
Islamic/Muslim
10%
International Interest
Also see international interest
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
adjective I"cy
Senses
- Pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in, ice; cold; frosty." Icychains."Shak." Icyregion."Boyle." Icyseas."Pope.
- Characterized by coldness, as of manner, influence, etc.; chilling; frigid; cold." Icy was the deportment with which Philip received these demonstrations of affection." [Motley.]
Etymology: AS. īsig. See Ice
Other Dictionary Sources
- Covered with or containing or consisting of ice ("icy northern waters")
- Shiny and slick as with a thin coating of ice ("roads and trees glazed with an icy film")
- Extremely cold ("icy hands")
- Devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain ("icy stare")
Wiktionary
icy was also found in the following language(s): Middle French