2000+ Girl Names That End in Y
- Kirby
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"church settlement"Description:
Unisex name around for several decades for boys and now ripe for girls.
- Marty
Origin:
Short form of Martha or Martina, Aramaic or LatinMeaning:
"lady or warlike"Description:
Marty and Martie are old-fashioned gender-neutral nickname names, boyish nicknames not heard much since the middle of the last century. That could change, though, with the rise of vintage boyish nicknames for girls. They have a certain charm and may come back into style along with mother names such as Martha.
- Canary
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"small bird"Description:
The name of a small yellow bird that hasn't taken off in the way that some of its avian sisters – like Robin, Wren or Lark – have.
- Sherry
Origin:
Phonetic variation of French Cheri; also a Spanish fortified wineDescription:
Peppy cheerleader name of the 1960s and 70s that's sure to evoke the Four Seasons song of that name.
- Signy
Origin:
ScandinavianMeaning:
"new victory"Description:
Signy — also spelled Signe — would make another distinctively offbeat alternative to Sydney. Signy appears in Norse mythology as the twin sister of Sigmund.
- Hartley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"stag meadow"Description:
Smart and preppy, but with plenty of heart, Hartley is a surname style name that could work as an alternative to the popular Harley, Harlowe, Harper, and Hadley. Quietly used for boys throughout the 20th century, Hartley took off for girls in 2010 after both Sugar Ray singer Mark McGrath and baseball player Matt Cain used the name for their daughters.
- Cady
Origin:
English, diminutive and surnameDescription:
Cady is one of those names that sounds popular but is actually rare in this form, given to only a few dozen baby girls in the US last year.
- Leidy
Origin:
Spanish, EnglishMeaning:
"lady"Description:
A phonetic spelling of the English word name Lady, popularized in Latin America after the marriage of Lady Diana Spencer, to Prince Charles in 1981 and her death in 1997. Could also be a nickname for Adelaide.
- Bobby
Origin:
Short form of Roberta, EnglishMeaning:
"bright fame"Description:
Bobby is a nickname-name that's long been used on its own for both girls and boys, though the Bobby spelling is more usually masculine while the girls' version is usually Bobbie. There were just over 50 baby girls named Bobbie in one recent year and only five named Bobby, compared with nearly 300 baby boys named Bobby. Robert F. Kennedy III and Amaryllis Fox named their daughter Bobby, continuing the family tradition across genders. And Millie Bobby Brown is a hot young actress.
- Mercury
Origin:
RomanMeaning:
"messenger of the gods, quicksilver"Description:
It's a car brand, a planet, and the messenger of the gods -- but it's questionable whether it works as a little girl's name.
- Dilly
Origin:
Diminutive of Dilys, Dilwen, and DaffodilDescription:
Somewhat light and silly on its own.
- Isley
Origin:
English variation of Eisele, GermanMeaning:
"iron"Description:
A surnamier take on Isla. Isley may be derived from the German occupational surname Eisele (of the same pronunciation), or be related to the Old English word hesli, meaning "hazel grove." The Eisley spelling is about twice as popular, but both versions together are given to about 200 baby girls in the US each year.
- Hetty
Origin:
Diminutive of Henrietta, EnglishMeaning:
"estate ruler"Description:
A classic short form of Henrietta, also seen as a nickname for Mehetabel.
- Romany
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"Romani"Description:
Romany is a melodious name referring to the Roma or Romani community and their culture, which makes it a potentially controversial choice for a baby not of that heritage. Romany Malco is an actor who appeared on the television show "Weeds." Other similar ideas: Roman, Romano, or Romeo.
- Fanny
Origin:
Diminutive of FrancesMeaning:
"free man"Description:
As this word is less often used to mean derriere, it becomes more possible to view Fanny as the kind of appealingly quaint nickname name, like Josie and Nellie, that many parents are favoring now.
- Avy
Description:
Avy is a contemporary feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Avery or Ava, both of which have gained popularity in recent decades. Avy could derive from the Latin 'avis' meaning 'bird', suggesting qualities of freedom and grace. As a standalone name, Avy has a modern, minimalist appeal with its short, symmetrical structure. In the United States, Avy remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality while still being easy to pronounce and spell. Its brevity and ending 'y' sound create a name that feels both youthful and adaptable, suitable from childhood through adulthood.
- Clary
Description:
Clary is a feminine name with multiple origins and meanings. It can be a diminutive of the Latin name Clara, meaning 'bright' or 'clear,' or it might derive from the herb clary sage, giving it botanical associations. In literature, the name gained some recognition through Cassandra Clare's 'The Mortal Instruments' series featuring a character named Clary Fray. The name has a bright, crisp sound with its short syllables and clear pronunciation. While never achieving mainstream popularity, Clary has maintained consistent if uncommon usage throughout the years. It appeals to parents seeking a short, distinctive name with both historical roots and contemporary appeal. The name's connection to nature through the clary sage plant also makes it appealing to those drawn to subtle botanical names.
- Serendipity
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"unexpected good fortune"Description:
A unique virtue name with a sound as happy and lively as its meaning.
- Sicily
Origin:
Place-nameDescription:
Sicily is a lilting Italian place-name that sounds like the elegant British Cicely -- which you might consider a plus or a minus.
- Kingsley
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"king's meadow"Description:
Regal Kingsley seems like an all-boy name, but a growing number of parents have bestowed this name on a girl. Credit the ever-trendier -ley suffix.