Names that end in y
- 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.
- Maroochy
Origin:
Aboriginal AustralianMeaning:
"black swan"Description:
Maroochy Barambah, an Australian singer, brought this name into prominence in Australia.
- Bently
Origin:
Spelling variation of BentleyDescription:
No matter how you spell it, we're ready for this trendy name to pass.
- Sadey
- Maicey
- Thery
- Jermajesty
Origin:
Invented nameDescription:
Jermajesty is a slightly bizarre name created by Jackson brother Jermaine, making his son a royal version of himself.
- Cassowary
Origin:
MalayMeaning:
"large flightless bird"
- Pary
- Darry
- Jinny
- Chey
- Zétény
Origin:
HungarianMeaning:
"son-in-law"
- Saintly
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Saint came into the celebrity baby spotlight by way of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's son and joined the Top 1000 on the boys' list in 2018. Saintly could be a way to transition this virtuous title name to the girls' side.
- Sincerity
Origin:
Word nameMeaning:
"sincerity, truth"Description:
A Puritan-virtue type name that could possibly work for a modern baby with its rhythmic four-syllable sound and admirable meaning.
- Viney
Origin:
Diminutive of Lavinia and Melvina, Latin, CelticMeaning:
"from Lavinium; chieftan"Description:
Viney (and Viny) is an antiquated nickname for names with the "vin" component, such as Lavinia and Melvina.
- Hy
Origin:
Diminutive of Hyman, HebrewMeaning:
"life"Description:
Hy was once a nickname for Hyman, a Jewish Anglicization of Chaim. Today it has gone extinct, for obvious reasons.
- Marely
Description:
Plummeted from #334 to #851, and is the fastest-falling girl name in 2009.
- Fidelity
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Fidelity is an admirable virtue, yes, but as a name it tends to sound like a financial institution. Faith, Honor, or Patience would be easier to live with than Fidelity.
- Edley
Origin:
English SurnameDescription:
English surname used as one of the middles for Boris Becker's son Amadeus.