Names that end in y
- Romney
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"winding river"Description:
Brings to mind the romantic and elegant eighteenth century portraits of George Romney.
- Kacy
- Livvy
- Zackary
Origin:
Spelling variation of ZacharyDescription:
While this spelling makes sense phonetically, it will inevitably cause confusion when nine out of ten people assume the traditional Zachary spelling.
- Mighty
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"powerful"Description:
A strong modern word name with both spiritual and secular significance.
- Yeardley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"fenced meadow"Description:
Yeardley (born Martha) Smith is the unusual name of the voice of Lisa Simpson; not advised unless your surname is Smith or Jones.
- Smokey
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
It has a variety of associations from Smokey Robinson to Smokey the bear, but Smokey still feels a bit comical for a baby.
- Lakey
Origin:
Variation of Lake, English nature nameMeaning:
"lake"Description:
A potential nickname for Lake, or in professional surfer Lakey Peterson's case, Laura Louise.
- Lullaby
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"a soothing song or piece of music that is usually played for children"Description:
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.
- Delainey
- Acey
- Barkley
- Delroy
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"servant of the king"Description:
One of the more subtle of the names with a royal meaning, Delroy has a vintage flavor and would be a distinctive choice today.
- Shany
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"marvelous, wonderful"Description:
Peppy cheerleader with African roots.
- Lally
Origin:
Diminutive of any La- nameDescription:
A likable nickname-name in the Callie, Hallie mode.
- Grady
Origin:
Irish "noble"Meaning:
"noble"Description:
A name that's on the rise for boys but rarely used -- though possible -- for girls.
- Raffy
- Shaney
- Sammy
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"god has heard"Description:
Short for Samantha or long for Sam, Sammy is a sweet midcentury nickname name that we can see coming back.
- Roxbury
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"rook's town or fortress"Description:
The x gives it some modern cool, but the bury part buries it.