Names that end in y
- Wealthy
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"prosperous, rich"Description:
Wealthy was used for girls in the late 19th and early 20th century, with a meaning that implied a wealth of blessings. Today, it's difficult to see Wealthy and not think cash, but luckily names that mean wealth are currently en vogue. We see it as a new unisex possibility that's likely to reemerge on the charts.
- Meredy
- Epperly
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"from Apperley"Description:
Made famous by Gossip Girl character Epperly Lawrence, Dan and Blair's boss at W Magazine.
- Alvary
Origin:
Norse, Swedish, EnglishMeaning:
"elf warrior"Description:
A distinguished English surname likely descended from the Nordic name Alvar, meaning "elf warrior". British diplomat Sir Alvary Gascoigne is a notable historical bearer.
- Milay
Origin:
Malagasy, Urdu, AzerbaijaniDescription:
Popular in Azerbaijan, Milay is a name of uncertain origin. In Malagasy, it is the word for "need", while in Urdu, it translates to "found". Other sources suggest it is similar to the name Nilay - meaning "moon of the Nile". In that case, it would be comprised of the Turkish element ay, meaning "moon" and "Mil" which could refer to the Turkish province of Milas (or similar). A more literal translation could even be from Mil meaning "shaft", "axle" or "tree" combined with "moon".
- Lundy
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"grove near the island, place by the marsh"Description:
A lively and engaging Scottish surname with an outdoorsy feel, Lundy (almost) coincides with the French word for Monday.
- Democracy
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"democracy, of the people"Description:
A big, bold, ultra-rare virtue name. Could it follow in the footsteps of Justice and Liberty?
- Dittany
Origin:
Plant name from FrenchMeaning:
"grown on Mount Dikte"
- Prissy
- Riverly
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"river meadow"Description:
A rarer spin on River or Everly, using one of the most popular name endings of the moment.
- Mahaley
- Quenby
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"queen's settlement"Description:
Quirky and cute.
- Mandy
Origin:
Diminutive of AmandaDescription:
Nickname left over from the last generation.
- Fancy
Origin:
Diminutive of FrancesMeaning:
"free man"Description:
Old fashioned nickname that some girls just might be able to pull off. You'd just have to be sure your little Fancy was one of them.
- Wrenly
- Jeimy
- Derby
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"park with deer"Description:
It's a hat, it's a race, and it's even been known to be a name. In Britain, it would be pronounced darby.
- Calvary
Origin:
English from Latin, place nameDescription:
In the Bible, Calvary is the hill outside of Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified. This religious significance, along with a pleasant sound, have led some parents to begin using it as a name for their daughters.
- Money
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"payment, currency"Description:
Not as palatable as Cash.
- Elly