Names that end in y

There are many more appealing Irish surnames than Foley, and certainly more positive meanings. If Foley is a genuine family name, this would be all right in the middle.

Virtually never heard in this country, with a quirky quality.

Derby might be considered a word name or a surname-name. In England, it would be pronounced darby, causing confusion with that similar name.

This offbeat word name refers to a small brood of birds. Cove has been an up-and-coming unisex nature name in recent years, and a few parents are recognizing Covey as an alternative. Be warned though that many will associate that first syllable with Covid.

A glittering alternative to Stormi.

The x gives it some modern cool, but the bury part buries it.

Spacey.

The adorable and iconic bunny character Miffy was created in 1955 by Dutch artist Dick Bruna. Her Dutch name is Nijntje, a contraction of the Dutch word for "little bunny", konijntje.

A rarely used play on Amber, making it more feminine and both more modern and old-fashioned at the same time.

Traditionally a feminine nickname for Katherine — the male usage of Kitty is entirely made up of cats.

The Disney surname is derived from the French d'Isigny, referring to someone from the Norman town of Isigny. Isigny may be etymologically related to the Germanic name Iso.

If girls have adopted Ray, why not Roy.

Cool a few decades ago, along with Lori and Tori. Currently out of fashion but may make a retro tomboy choice as an offbeat spin on Charlie.

This ancient Scottish surname may be pagan in origin, referring to a "holy day", but today it makes an attractive and unique Scottish name for girls. Halliday has many spelling variations and traveled throughout the British Isles and to France, where it has royal associations, and eventually to the new world. Johnny Hallyday was a French pop star.