1100+ Boy Names That End in I

  1. Mykelti
    • Origin:

      Native American
    • Meaning:

      "silent friend"
    • Description:

      Brought into the spotlight by actor Mykelti Williamson, who was given it by his half-Blackfoot Indian grandfather
  2. Nicolai
    • Origin:

      Scandinavian and Slavic form of Nicholas
    • Meaning:

      "people of victory"
    • Description:

      Related to the Russian name Nikolai, this is a fresh and worldly form of a popular favorite.
  3. Sergei
    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Sergius
    • Description:

      Common Russian name of one of that country's most beloved saints, known for his kindness and gentility.
  4. Ephai
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gloomy"
    • Description:

      Ephai may have a sad meaning but it's an interesting Biblical alternative to such widely-used names as Eli and Elijah.
  5. Adri
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Adrian or Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "stone, mountain"
    • Description:

      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.
  6. Mowgli
    • Origin:

      Literary name
    • Description:

      The name of the young hero of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, who was raised by wolves (really) and becomes a genius hunter and trapper, was chosen as a middle name for their son Bronx (really, again) by rockers Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz. Kipling invented the name, whose first syllable rhymes with cow.
  7. Dai
    • Origin:

      Welsh; Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "beloved; great"
    • Description:

      A cross-cultural name that can be a nickname for David, as is common in Wales, pronounced "dye".
  8. Amani
    • Origin:

      Variation of Imani, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "faith"
    • Description:

      A Top 1000 pick for girls, but rising among baby boys as well.
  9. Adi
    • Capri
      • Origin:

        Italian from Greek or Latin
      • Meaning:

        "wild boar; goats"
    • Cai
      • Zakai
        • Origin:

          Variation of Zaccai, Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "pure"
        • Description:

          Zakai bears a lot of resemblance to the ancient Hebrew name Zaccai, but many modern parents are using it as an elaboration of the popular name Kai, blending it with Zack.
      • Isai
        • Origin:

          Diminutive of Isaiah and Isaias, spelling variation of Esai
        • Description:

          This form, coming from various elements, has started to take off on its own.
      • Li
        • Origin:

          Hebrew or Chinese
        • Meaning:

          "to me, or logic, power, beauty"
        • Description:

          This short and sweet multicultural name has a lot of potential meanings packed into its two letters!
      • Satoshi
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "wisdom; intelligent history"
      • Sakari
        • Origin:

          Variation of Sakarias, Finnish
        • Meaning:

          "the Lord has remembered"
        • Description:

          The Finnish equivalent to Zachary.
      • Ahti
        • Origin:

          Finnish, unknown meaning
        • Description:

          In Finnish mythology, Ahti (also known as Ahto) was a heroic character and god of the sea, rivers and fishing, also referred to as Saarelainen ("Islander").
      • Demetri
        • Sefi
          • Ajani
            • Origin:

              Nigerian, Yoruban
            • Meaning:

              "the victor"
            • Description:

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