Names that end in y

Brings to mind the romantic and elegant eighteenth century portraits of George Romney.

While this spelling makes sense phonetically, it will inevitably cause confusion when nine out of ten people assume the traditional Zachary spelling.

A strong modern word name with both spiritual and secular significance.

Yeardley (born Martha) Smith is the unusual name of the voice of Lisa Simpson; not advised unless your surname is Smith or Jones.

It has a variety of associations from Smokey Robinson to Smokey the bear, but Smokey still feels a bit comical for a baby.

A potential nickname for Lake, or in professional surfer Lakey Peterson's case, Laura Louise.

This unusual word name means a song sung to put infants to sleep, from the components lull as in calm and by as in goodbye. While it's not on record as being used for any actual babies in the US, it's a rhythmic choice and one of those unique baby names with more mainstream nicknames such a Lula and Bee.

One of the more subtle of the names with a royal meaning, Delroy has a vintage flavor and would be a distinctive choice today.

Peppy cheerleader with African roots.

A likable nickname-name in the Callie, Hallie mode.

A name that's on the rise for boys but rarely used -- though possible -- for girls.

Short for Samantha or long for Sam, Sammy is a sweet midcentury nickname name that we can see coming back.

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