Names that end in y
- Devony
Origin:
Variation of place-name Devon or invented nameDescription:
Devony is a highly unusual girls' name that is occasionally found. While there were no baby girls named Devony on record in recent years, the name has been used over time for a handful of females. It may be a variation of the British county name Devon or a made-up name. Pronunciation follows the same rhythm as Stephanie.
- Griffy
- Maebry
Origin:
Variation of Mabry, English and Irish surnameMeaning:
"mud hill"Description:
A nouveau take on Mabry, an English and Irish surname that derives from Mayberry. Undoubtedly, some parents are using Maebry as an invented name, a combination of the stylish name Mae and versatile syllable "bry."
- Hillary
- Emaly
- Scy
- Makary
- Tory
Origin:
English, diminutive of VictoriaMeaning:
"victory"Description:
More modern nickname for Victoria than Vicky. Better known as Tori spelling.
- Koty
- Affery
- Aracely
- Dragonfly
Origin:
English, word nameDescription:
A fantastical nature name that could just make a brilliant middle.
- Talley
- O'reilly
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"son of the courageous one"Description:
Reilly and Riley are hugely popular, but O'Reilly is still an up-and-comer.
- Gerry
- Rody
- Khemistry
Origin:
Variation of Chemistry, English word nameMeaning:
"science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances"Description:
Chemistry has never been used as a baby name before — to our knowledge — but Khemistry appeared on the charts in 2021 and 2022. There was a 1980s band by the name.
- Dabney
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"from Aubigny"Description:
A unisex surname familiarized by male actor Dabney Coleman, but with potential to carry over to the girl's side as well. Dabney feels in line with the Irish Darcy and Darby.
- Liberty
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"freedom"Description:
Much more common on girls, but this virtue is occasionally given to boys too. It has the option of Bert(ie) as a nickname.
- Isley
Origin:
English variation of Eisele, GermanMeaning:
"blacksmith"Description:
Isley is used more often for girls, thanks to the similar name Isla, but actor Glenn Howerton chose it for his son, born in 2014. The musical connection via the Isley Brothers puts it in the same category as more common unisex musician names such as Lennon, Hendrix, and Bowie.