2000+ Girl Names That End in Y

  1. 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.
  2. Mavery
    • Motley
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "mixed, varied"
      • Description:

        An English word with a very namelike sound, associated with the American rock band Mötley Crüe.
    • 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.
    • Emaly
      • Bixby
        • Origin:

          Invented name
        • Description:

          Along with Siri, Alexa, and Cortana, Bixby joins the ranks of virtual assistant names.
      • Millaray
        • Origin:

          Mapuche (Chilean)
        • Meaning:

          "golden flower"
        • Description:

          This name has been in the Chilean popularity charts for a while. Millaray makes a good choice for those looking for a feminine floral name that manages to look and sound fresh and modern.
      • Devony
        • Origin:

          Variation of place-name Devon or invented name
        • Description:

          Devony is a highly unusual girls' name that is occasionally found. While there were no baby girls named Devony on record in recent years, the name has been used over time for a handful of females. It may be a variation of the British county name Devon or a made-up name. Pronunciation follows the same rhythm as Stephanie.
      • Kaisley
        • Origin:

          American invented name
        • Description:

          A nouveau creation inspired by Paisley.
      • Kelby
        • Origin:

          English
        • Meaning:

          "dweller at the farm by the stream"
        • Description:

          A modern alternative to Shelby.
      • Wimberly
        • Origin:

          English surname
        • Meaning:

          "One who came from Wimboldsley"
        • Description:

          This English surname has a posh, upper-class vibe in line with Wimbledon or Wellington. Wimberley could make a creative honor for a familial Kimberly.
      • Atley
        • Emberly
          • Origin:

            Modern invented name
          • Description:

            The Kimberly of the current age, but currently less popular than either Ember or Everly.
        • Danny
          • Dany
            • Origin:

              French, diminutive of DaniÈLle
            • Description:

              Sometimes used on its own. See DANI.
          • Dalisay
            • Origin:

              Tagalog
            • Meaning:

              "pure"
            • Description:

              Means "pure" in the Tagalog language of the Philippines.
          • Hindy
            • Sharry
              • Verily
                • Origin:

                  English
                • Meaning:

                  "truly"
                • Description:

                  A quaint and poetic English word meaning "truly", which could easily make the switch to baby name usage, given its similarity to sophisticated vintage names like Verity and Cecily.
              • Zayley
                • Origin:

                  Modern invented name
                • Description:

                  Zayley -- which may also be styled Zaylee or Zaylie or Zalie, among other spellings -- is a member of the squad of names that include Bailey, Hayley, and Kaylee and is always welcoming new members.