1100+ Boy Names That End in I

Ruairi is a traditional Irish masculine name with ancient Celtic roots. Derived from the Irish Gaelic 'Ruaidhrí', it combines 'ruadh' meaning 'red' and 'rí' meaning 'king', thus translating to 'red king' or 'red-haired king'. Historically, it was borne by several High Kings of Ireland, including Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair, the last High King before the Norman invasion. The name has various anglicized spellings including Rory, Ruairi, Ruairidh, and Ruairí. While traditionally popular in Ireland and Scotland, it has gained international recognition in recent decades as interest in Celtic names has grown. Ruairi represents a connection to Irish heritage and carries connotations of leadership and nobility.

An alternative transcription of Tzvi, the latter of which is a Top 100 pick in Israel. It's a cool, sharp-sounding micro name which would make for a great distinctive alternative to Levi.

Sai is a name used in India to honor Shirdi Sai Baba, a spiritual master revered by both Hindus and Muslims.

While Adri is an Indian male name, it is more often heard throughout Europe as a diminutive of Adrian in its many forms. Pronunciation might be ay-dree or ah-dree, depending on the pronunciation of Adrian or Adriano. In the Top 100 in several European countries, Adrian's roots are in ancient Rome.

A classic Japanese name known to kids around the world as a Nintendo video-game character.

Related to the Russian name Nikolai, this is a fresh and worldly form of a popular favorite.

This is an outside possibility for opera-lovers, with the additional eco/color factor.

Brought into the spotlight by actor Mykelti Williamson, who was given it by his half-Blackfoot Indian grandfather

Though used quite often for babies of both sexes, Khari, meaning "kingly," was traditionally a boys' name. Musical couple Fetty Wop and Masika Kalysha, however, named their daughter Khari.

An easily assimilated African name, a novel twist on Johnny.

Popular Japanese name that also belongs to one of the most prestigious literary awards in Japan, the Naoki Prize.

The chic Euro spelling of Henry is rising along with the original form.

Attractive, simple Japanese choice that, while not strictly unisex, could work even better for a girl, especially now that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West use it as the nickname for their daughter North. Nori is also the name of an edible seaweed used in wrapping sushi.

Upbeat Japanese name. Video game fans may recognize Genji as the name of a character from Overwatch.

Alaska's Denali National Park is the home of the highest mountain in the US, officially renamed Denali in 2014, endowing the name with a lofty feel. There were 20 boys and 55 girls given the name in 2014.

Now deeply associated with the gemstone Lapis Lazuli, Lazuli is derived from one of the places where the stone was first mined. The word Lazuli is the root for words like azure. Lapis Lazuli is a deep and rich blue color and was used for pigments and jewellery.

Short and jaunty but perfectly tailored too, Raffi is a name that crosses cultures and blends styles. An appealing choice with its nickname-feel and established-but-contemporary vibe, Raffi entered the UK Top 1000 for first time in 2022.

Kali is a popular girls' name in the US with dark origins: She is the Hindu goddess of death and destruction, though we'd wager many parents see the name as simply a respelling of Callie.

Sölvi, as it's transcribed in Iceland, is derived from Sǫlvi, an Ancient Scandinavian name. Sölvi and Sølvi are female names in Sweden and Norway, where the name evolved as a short form of Solveig.

Star Wars fans may know the lore behind the origin of the word and the concept Jedi well enough to confidently choose their name for their child. It has to do with balancing the forces of the universe.