2000+ Girl Names That End in Y
- Kirsty
Description:
Kirsty is a feminine name of Scottish origin, serving as a diminutive form of Christina or Kirsten. Popular throughout the United Kingdom, particularly in Scotland, this charming name peaked in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s. Kirsty means 'follower of Christ' and carries a bright, spirited quality that balances traditional roots with a contemporary feel. The name has been borne by several notable figures including Scottish swimmers Kirsty Balfour and Kirsty Coventry, giving it athletic associations. While its usage has declined since its peak decades ago, Kirsty maintains a place as a recognizable yet not overly common name that embodies Scottish heritage. Its friendly sound and manageable spelling make it accessible across English-speaking countries.
- Amberly
Origin:
Modern variation of AmberDescription:
A rarely used play on Amber, making it more feminine and both more modern and old-fashioned at the same time.
- Kelby
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"dweller at the farm by the stream"Description:
A modern alternative to Shelby.
- Lovely
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"exquisitely beautiful"Description:
Word names are often genderless, but Lovely feels particularly feminine (cue Isn't She Lovely? by Stevie Wonder). Chris Brown chose this name for his daughter, born in 2022, which may give the name a boost.
- Elegy
Origin:
English word name from the Greek ElegeiaMeaning:
"lament"Description:
An elegy is a poem lamenting a deceased person. As a name, it could be used by parents in remembrance of a recently deceased person or as a euphonic and unusual literary name. The original Greek could also work.
- D'arcy
Origin:
Irish and French surnameMeaning:
"dark one, or from Arcy, or from the fortress"Description:
D'arcy is a name with Norman-French origins, derived from the place name Arcy in France. The prefix 'd'' indicates 'from Arcy' or 'of Arcy.'
- Zibby
Origin:
Diminutive of ElizabethDescription:
Zibby is the adorable, zippy nickname for Elizabeth used for the lead female character in the film "Liberal Arts." Zibby can make a Libby for the 21st century.
- Lovey
Origin:
Diminutive of Love, English word nameDescription:
This cutesy nickname made it onto the Top 1000 in 1883.
- Symphony
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Name that makes a dramatic musical statement.
- Connolly
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"love, friendship"Description:
Energetic Connelly variation that works better for girls than for boys.
- Kristy
Origin:
Diminutive of all variations of KristinaMeaning:
"a Christian"Description:
Kristy (and Kristi and Kristie) are the ultimate kool girl nicknames of the sixties and seventies, not kwite as kute any more.
- Scotty
Origin:
Diminutive of Scott, or person from ScotlandDescription:
Cute but slight masculine nickname.
- Callalily
Origin:
English from Greek flower nameDescription:
The Calla lily is a beautiful trumpet-shaped lily flower, usually white in color, which symbolizes purity and innocence. Its name derives from the Greek kallos, meaning "beauty".
- Jacey
Origin:
English (modern)Description:
A modern coinage from the initials JC, or from a combination of Jay plus the popular -acey/-asey ending sound.
- Sibby
Description:
Sibby is a charming feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive form of Sibyl or Sibylla. These parent names derive from the Greek word 'sibylla,' referring to female prophets or oracles in ancient times. Sibby has a playful, vintage quality that fits with the trend of reviving nickname-style names as formal first names. In some cases, it may also be a variant of the name Sibella. With its friendly double-b sound and ending 'y,' Sibby conveys warmth and approachability. While not among the most popular given names, it maintains a consistent presence as a sweet, distinctive option that balances uniqueness with recognizability.
- Waterlily
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"flower name"Description:
A rare and picturesque floral name, elaborating on the popular Lily. Waterlilies symbolize peace and tranquility, and there's a lovely artistic association too, thanks to French Impressionist painter Claude Monet.
- Yardley
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"wood clearing"Description:
Yardley, a surname redolent of British soaps and perfume, was used for her daughter by Megyn Kelly.
- Niley
Origin:
AboriginalMeaning:
"a shell"Description:
Could be seen as a stand-in for Riley, but not nearly as appealing.
- Honesty
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"adherence to the facts"Description:
Honesty is one of the modern virtue names, which along with Justice and Destiny are picking up where Faith, Hope, and Charity left off. Is Honesty the most appealing name ever? No, and it's also sure to spark lots of tiresome jokes. Still, Honesty is a positive quality and a lot more appealing than negative word names such as Pistol and Rehab (which both, yes, were given to five baby girls in the US last year).
- Etty
Origin:
French diminutiveMeaning:
"little"Description:
Ettie or Etty works as a nickname for any name with a prominent "et" sound, usually at the end: think Henrietta, Juliette or Colette. The -ette ending is a French diminutive suffix.