"Nye" is a male name of Welsh origin, meaning "Golden." It is derived from the Welsh language and is often used as a given name or a nickname. Notable individuals with the name include Nye Perram, an Australian judge, and Aneurin Bevan, a British politician who was also known as "Nye Bevan." The name is also associated with various places, such as Nye Glacier in Antarctica, Nye County in Nevada, and the village of Nye in Denmark and Sweden. Additionally, there are buildings and natural features bearing the name "Nye" in different locations. The name has also been used in literature, as seen with the pseudonym "Nye Tranter" for British author Nigel Tranter. Furthermore, the name has been associated with cultural references such as the play "Nye" and the Nye Committee in the United States.