What are the meaning and origin of the name Wylie?

The name Wylie is originally a surname, however it is unclear on where the surname came from. Some accounts show the last name coming from England, first cropping up in Cheshire. Other accounts say that Wylie has a more Celtic origin in Scotland or Ireland. The most widely accepted theory is that the last name Wylie started in Scotland and spread to Ireland and England. To find out what a person's heritage is, you should try back tracing their family history.

The meaning of the last name Wylie (and any of it's spelling variations like Wiley, Whyle, Wyly, etc.) is thought to be sly, or witty.