Names that end in y

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

Your teenager will either love you or hate you for choosing this name. Better: Fox.

Dominican-born New York Yankees outfielder Melky Cabrera has brought this name into the spotlight. Many parents might find it too milky--in fact, Cabrera's nickname is "Leche"--Spanish for "milk."

Troy shot to popularity as a first name in tandem with that of 1960s heartthrob Troy (born Merle) Donahue; its image has now, thanks in part to the Brad Pitt-starring epic, Troy, receded back to conjuring up the ancient site of the Trojan wars. A handful of baby girls also receive the name each year, down from a peak of 119 births in 1961.

Although this was the surname of a rugged World War II admiral, these days it has a feminine feel.

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.

This stunning name feels like a rare and distinct successor to the popular Eleanor, Eloise, and similar names. It also shares elements with the fast-rising Luna.

Snowy has only ever appeared on the charts twice: in 2013, when it was given to 6 baby girls, and in 2016, when it was used for five. With recent celeb choices such as Stormi and Thunder, could Snowy be next on parents' lists?

A lively English surname that was popularly given as a male first name in the Victorian period, and is ripe for revival today.

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

A rich possibility that fits in with today's rising names such as Cash, Currency, and Million. Historically, the name Wealthy was used to imply a wealth of blessings rather than money.

Variant of Auley

Connelly is an open, inviting, and rarely used Irish surname that can make a perfect alternative to the overused Connor or Colin for a boy.