Names that end in y

Variant of Auley

Dominican-born New York Yankees outfielder Melky Cabrera has brought this name into the spotlight. Many parents might find it too milky--in fact, Cabrera's nickname is "Leche"--Spanish for "milk."

Faigy is notable as New York State's quirkiest favorite name, widely-used in the Hasidic community.

Snowy has only ever appeared on the charts twice: in 2013, when it was given to 6 baby girls, and in 2016, when it was used for five. With recent celeb choices such as Stormi and Thunder, could Snowy be next on parents' lists?

It has a variety of associations from Smokey Robinson to Smokey the bear, but Smokey still feels a bit comical for a baby.

A strong modern word name with both spiritual and secular significance.

While this spelling makes sense phonetically, it will inevitably cause confusion when nine out of ten people assume the traditional Zachary spelling.

Kiley is one of the more reasonable of the Kylie variations, which also include Kilea, Kilee, Kileigh, Kili, Kilie, Kylee, Kyley, Kyli, ad infinitum. Despite its similarity to the popular Riley, the high ranking Kylie will ensure that this choice comes with spelling confusion. For our part, we'd rather people stuck with the original Kylie, especially seeing as that is a Noongar Aboriginal word.

Fast-food chain, no longer a baby.

Strong, solid surname name. For many this name will be inextricably linked with former Vice President Dick Cheney - a hinderance or a virtue, depending on your political leanings.

A would-be up-and-comer if it wasn't for the spiked seltzer brand.

A likable nickname-name in the Callie, Hallie mode.

Could be an unconventional route to Theo.

A handsome surname derived from Henry, like Henderson and Hendrix.

A French nickname and surname deriving from Maurice, or possibly from the French word for mulberry tree, mûrier.