Names that end in y

You might want to honor premier U.S. architect Frank Gehry--even though he was born Ephraim Goldberg. Gehry, pronounced like the more common surname Geary, may be a spin on the name Gary, which means spear, or derive from the Middle English word geary, which means fickle.

Lively and engaging Scottish surname, particularly appropriate for a boy born on Monday.

Dimity is fairly common in Australia, but unheard of outside of it, which is surprising given its similarity to names like Amity, Verity, and Cassidy.

Cute and unusual as a nickname, but lacking the legs to stand on its own.

Surname that could have pronunciation problems -- it's Dorrity -- as well as having an off-putting meaning.

Popular choice for silvery pets.

A combination name and an English surname, Brynley has trendy sounds, nature-related meanings, and has a double dose of the cool letter Y. Despite this, it is less popular than its Top 1000 counterparts, Brinley, Brynlee, and Brynleigh, and given to around 170 girls each year. Actress Brynley Stent is a notable bearer, as are fitness influencer Brynley Joyner and Instagram star and dancer, Brynley Arnold.

Jovany may be easier to understand for English speakers, but the more serious and authentic Jovan or Giovanni would be better choices.

Feline nickname for Tabitha — a bewitching vintage choice.

The potential it had was squashed by the spiked seltzer brand.

For more exciting options with the same meaning, try Jolie, Marini, or Reiko.

Alternative to Prince, Duke, King, or Earl, but not an improvement on them.

Replaced Patsy as the midcentury's popular, peppy babysitter.

Old-man name, soft as a fraying gray cashmere cardigan, that would be even cuter for a girl.

Trilby was used first for a character by French novelist Charles Nodier (1822) and made more famous by writer George du Maurier in an 1894 work. A Trilby hat, which Du Maurier's character wore, is a short-brimmed fedora of the kind recently revived by hipsters. Du Maurier's character Trilby fell under the hypnotic power of Svengali: not the best choice for an independent and self-determining daughter. Still, if you want a unisex name that moves far beyond the usual Taylor and Morgan and has energy and feminine verve, Trilby might well be your girl.

Katy, or more popularly Katie, stood fashionably on their own two feet for several years there, during the Katelyn boom. But now both Katy and Katie are fading in favor of grownup Kate or buttoned-up Katherine.