Names that end in y

Name of World War II hero that sounds feminine today. Worth update of Holly, Hallie, or cousins.

Yorleny is a uniquely Costa Rican name with a fascinating story. The name comes from the letter sign-off "Yours, Lenny," written by sailor Lenny Smith to his wife in Costa Rica. The name debuted in Costa Rica in the 1940s, eventually peaking in the '60s. Here in the US, Yorleny made its first appearance in 2000, and has been given to a few girls every year since.

A bright and optimistic middle name choice.

Cady is one of those names that sounds popular but is actually rare in this form, given to only a few dozen baby girls in the US last year.

Romany is a melodious name referring to the Roma or Romani community and their culture, which makes it a potentially controversial choice for a baby not of that heritage. Romany Malco is an actor who appeared on the television show "Weeds." Other similar ideas: Roman, Romano, or Romeo.

Zippy is a cute nickname that livens up the Biblical Zipporah. Too cute? Your call.

A streamlined spelling of the classical British Thackeray — no wonder this is the more common variation in the US. Thackery makes a preppier, more unusual alternative to Zachary.

Ddiminutive of Montague or Montgomery that has long been used as a standalone for boys – and for a few girls too, especially during the middle years of the 20th century.

Became completely feminized in the unisex name revolution of the seventies.

One of those casual down-home names last popular in the 1960s.

A very common boys' name in South Asia, with a strong meaning. Some are bound to pronounce it AJ, as in Soprano.

Like Verity and Amity, this inclusive virtue name used by the colorful British literary Mitford family is ready to join its more popular peers Hope, Faith, and Grace.

Common nicknames for Christopher in Ireland, we think Christy or Christie have a certain cheery charm, especially now that Chris is feeling less ubiquitous.

This British last-name-first-name could make a more masculine alternative to Shelby.

Tracey is the spelling of Tracy used by British comedian Tracey Ullman, who was born Trace. A Top 10 name in 1970, Tracy was last year given to fewer than 50 baby girls in the US and Tracey to only 13. But if the Hundred Year Rule holds, Tracey and Tracy are halfway back to a comeback.