2000+ Girl Names That End in Y

  1. Tandy
    • Origin:

      Native American
    • Meaning:

      "flower"
    • Description:

      Fresher sounding than Mandy or Brandy, but Thandie might be a more original way to go.
  2. Ady
    • Mickey
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Michelle or Michaela
      • Description:

        Mickey is a nickname-name redolent of the mid-20th century and best-known as a mouse name. While this spelling works for either gender, the girls' version is more often spelled Micki.
    • Yardley
      • Origin:

        English surname
      • Meaning:

        "wood clearing"
      • Description:

        Yardley, a surname redolent of British soaps and perfume, was used for her daughter by Megyn Kelly.
    • Diversity
      • Origin:

        Word name
      • Description:

        As a name, a bit too p. c.
    • Quimby
      • Origin:

        Variation of Quenby, English
      • Meaning:

        "queen's settlement"
      • Description:

        Quincy may be unisex, but Quimby is decidedly feminine — at least according to the stats, it's never been used for boys. Perhaps it's because of Beverly Cleary's children's book heroine Ramona Quimby, or the queen-related meaning. In either case, Quimby is a quirky, unexpected choice for a daughter.
    • Bluesy
      • Origin:

        English word name
      • Meaning:

        "related to blues music"
      • Description:

        This soulful musical name was introduced to the lexicon by Glee actor Darren Criss, who named his daughter Bluesy Belle in 2022. It's a saucy choice that owes something to Beyoncé's Blue, and something to the retro nickname Susie. For the daughter of a musician, Bluesy is a rare yet accessible name.
    • Ronny
      • Marely
        • Description:

          Plummeted from #334 to #851, and is the fastest-falling girl name in 2009.
      • Brightly
        • Origin:

          English word name
        • Meaning:

          "in a way that gives out or reflects much light"
        • Description:

          A bright and bubbly word name would be fun on a girl or a boy — a more spritely alternative to Brighton.
      • Adamary
        • Origin:

          English, combination of Ada + Mary
        • Meaning:

          "noble + bitter; noble + beloved"
        • Description:

          A sweet and distinctive vintagesque smoosh name.
      • Daylily
        • Origin:

          English flower name
        • Meaning:

          "daylily"
        • Description:

          Pretty and unconventional floral option so called because their beautiful blooms generally last only a day.
      • Lovey
        • Origin:

          Diminutive of Love, English word name
        • Description:

          This cutesy nickname made it onto the Top 1000 in 1883.
      • Brinsley
        • Origin:

          English
        • Meaning:

          "from Brinsley"
        • Description:

          The 'ley' ending makes this British surname name ripe for consideration as a feminine girls' name. Brinsley joins such sisters as Kinsley and Tinsley.
      • Mccarthy
        • Origin:

          Irish surname
        • Meaning:

          "son of Cárthach"
        • Description:

          McCarthy is one of the most common Irish surnames, all fair game as first names for American babies, especially baby girls!
      • Genny
        • Icey
          • Kandy
            • Fidelity
              • Origin:

                Word name
              • Description:

                Fidelity is an admirable virtue, yes, but as a name it tends to sound like a financial institution. Faith, Honor, or Patience would be easier to live with than Fidelity.
            • Maury
              • Origin:

                Diminutive of Maurice
              • Description:

                Old-man name, soft as a fraying gray cashmere cardigan, that would be even cuter for a girl.