Youthful Y Names

In the Japanese culture, this name suggests a sense of independence and is one of the popular names for December babies.

A possible Christmas name for a baby boy, if you find Noel too mundane. But we fear it doesn't sound very festive.

Yule is one Christmas baby name that doesn't sound very festive. We prefer Winter or even Christmas itself.

This is the Armenian version of the familia Julia, which has a rich and evocative sound. Other variations are Iuliya, and the diminitive Yulya.

An attractive, widely appealing, multicultural option. KPOP singer Yuna may be attracting some attention to her name.

A mix of Yvonne and Elaine, Yvaine was first noticed in the Neil Gaiman fantasy novel and then movie Stardust, in which Claire Danes played the 'fallen star' Yvaine. This In all its forms, one of the most classic Scottish names for girls is now attracting namer attention--just as that other Gaiman-inspired name, Coraline, did. Yvaine has a definite romantic, medieval charm. A small segment of namers are definitely taking notice.

On paper, with its stylish ties to fashion legend Yves Saint-Laurent (born Henri), Yves looks great, but the pronunciation--EVE-- could lead to gender confusion. German variation Ivo might be cooler and clear up the issue.

This French name has the elegance of other '-ette' names such as Colette and is a botanical name without being too obvious about it.