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2000+ Girl Names That End in Y

  1. Leilany
    • Origin:

      Variation of Leilani, Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "heavenly flower"
    • Description:

      Alternate spelling of Leilani, popular among Hispanic families.
  2. Dany
    • Origin:

      French, diminutive of DaniÈLle
    • Description:

      Sometimes used on its own. See DANI.
  3. Ozzy
    • Origin:

      Short form of Oscar or Osborn
    • Meaning:

      "deer; divine"
    • Description:

      This grandpa-esque nickname traditionally short for masculine names like Osmond, Oscar, or Oswald is starting to get traction on its' own, thanks to its cool, zippy sound. In the Top 1000 for boys in the UK and the US, 2023 saw it given to almost 600 American babies — 70 of which were girls.
  4. Bayley
    • Origin:

      Occupational name
    • Meaning:

      "law enforcer, bailiff"
    • Description:

      Spelling this name with a y instead of the conventional way -- Bailey -- makes it a tad more feminine and also adds a touch of water. Baylee is another popular feminine alternative.
  5. Winfrey
    • Origin:

      Variation of Winfrith, English
    • Meaning:

      "peaceful friend"
    • Description:

      Oprah's almost mononymic first name is too closely tied to her personality (and brand) for us to recommend it as a baby name in good faith. Her surname, however, is definitely name-worthy. Winfrey works as a modern update to Whitney, with the added bonus of being associated with one of the most influential women of our time.
  6. Kaisley
    • Origin:

      American invented name
    • Description:

      A nouveau creation inspired by Paisley.
  7. Joby
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "persecuted"
    • Description:

      Reduces and lightens up the Job connection even further, sounding like a lively, Jody-like nickname name.
  8. Atty
    • Bettany
      • Origin:

        English surname and herb name
      • Description:

        A jaunty English surname which may derive from "betony", the name of a pretty purple-flowering shrub. A famous bearer is British historian and broadcaster Bettany Hughes.
    • Aubury
      • Dabney
        • Origin:

          English surname
        • Meaning:

          "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.
      • Talley
        • Annesley
          • Origin:

            Variation of Ansley, English
          • Meaning:

            "clearing with a hermitage"
          • Description:

            Latter-day Ashley that comes in a range of spelling variations. Ansley and Ainsley have both hit the Top 1000 in recent years.
        • Yancy
          • Origin:

            American variation of Jansen, Dutch, Native American
          • Meaning:

            "son of Jan; yankee"
          • Description:

            Yancy has begun to rise in usage among baby girls, perhaps in part due to the similarity to the classically feminine name Nancy.
        • Rowdy
          • Origin:

            American word name
          • Description:

            A quintessentially American name, Rowdy has a number of notable wearers, including Rowdy Yates, Clint Eastwood's character on the television show Rawhide, and Olympic swimmer Rowdy Gaines.

            As a word, rowdy entered the lexicon in the early 1800s to describe backwoodsmen living on the fringes of society.

        • Liwy
          • Eveny
            • Tandy
              • Origin:

                Native American
              • Meaning:

                "flower"
              • Description:

                Fresher sounding than Mandy or Brandy, but Thandie might be a more original way to go.
            • Kasey
              • Origin:

                Variation of Casey, Irish
              • Meaning:

                "brave in battle"
              • Description:

                Kasey was a modestly popular choice among Millennial babies, particularly girls.
            • Callalily
              • Origin:

                English, Greek
              • Meaning:

                "flower name"
              • Description:

                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".