Names that end in y
- Kailany
Origin:
Variation of Kailani, HawaiianMeaning:
"sea and sky"Description:
More popular than the original form in Puerto Rico.
- Franky
Origin:
Variation of FrankieMeaning:
"from France; free man"Description:
As a given name, Franky peaked for boys in 2007 when it was used 94 times.
- Fogarty
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"exiled one"Description:
Fogarty has the Old Fogey problem.
- Morley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"moor, meadow clearing"Description:
Fresh choice in the vein of Carly and Harley.
- Lovey
Origin:
Diminutive of Love, English word nameDescription:
This cutesy nickname made it onto the Top 1000 in 1883.
- Brinsley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"from Brinsley"Description:
The 'ley' ending makes this British surname name ripe for consideration as a feminine girls' name. Brinsley joins such sisters as Kinsley and Tinsley.
- Adamary
Origin:
English, combination of Ada + MaryMeaning:
"noble + bitter; noble + beloved"Description:
A sweet and distinctive vintagesque smoosh name.
- Gaby
- Arty
- Daylily
Origin:
English flower nameMeaning:
"daylily"Description:
Pretty and unconventional floral option so called because their beautiful blooms generally last only a day.
- Mccarthy
Origin:
Irish surnameMeaning:
"son of Cárthach"Description:
McCarthy is one of the most common Irish surnames, all fair game as first names for American babies, especially baby girls!
- Parley
- Afanasy
Origin:
RussianMeaning:
"immortal"Description:
Russian form of the Greek name Athanasius, borne by renowned 19th century Russian poet Afanasy Fet.
- Jamy
- Nickleby
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"Nicholas's village"Description:
Charming Dickensian route to Nick.
- Maroochy
Origin:
Aboriginal AustralianMeaning:
"black swan"Description:
Maroochy Barambah, an Australian singer, brought this name into prominence in Australia.
- Telly
- Sadey
- Lissy
Origin:
Diminutive of Elizabeth, Felicity, and MelissaDescription:
Lissy may be this generation's answer to Missy. It's rare to see Lissy on a birth certificate, but if you pay attention, you may notice it as a nickname for names such as the classic Elizabeth or hot traditional choice Felicity.
- Ryley
Origin:
English, IrishMeaning:
"rye clearing; courageous"Description:
An alternative spelling of the popular Riley, this name was once in the UK Top 300, though now lingers in the 900s. Riley is much more popular both there and everywhere else.