1330+ Boy Names That End in Y

This once-popular surname name (rhymes with Roy) has since faded away, but we think it has a simple, stylish charm.

King Joffrey Baratheon, the petulant biological son of siblings Cersei and Jaime Lannisters, is perhaps the most notorious villain in the entire Game of Thrones canon. His name is practically a byword for sadism among fans of the show and George R.R. Martin's books. As such, we think it's probably a name best avoided IRL.

Mama's boy.

Vasily is one of many forms of the Greek Basil, all rare in the US.

Virtually never heard in this country, with a quirky quality.

Not the most aspirational word names you could give to a child, although it does work as a nickname. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter Chicago is often called Chi, pronounced "shy."

Rhythmic and energetic, Drury is of French origin, with the wonderful meaning of "dear one, sweetheart."

There are many more appealing Irish surnames than Foley, and certainly more positive meanings. If Foley is a genuine family name, this would be all right in the middle.

Traditionally a feminine nickname for Katherine — the male usage of Kitty is entirely made up of cats.

The x gives it some modern cool, but the bury part buries it.

A lively English surname that was popularly given as a male first name in the Victorian period, and is ripe for revival today.

When British rocker Steven Patrick Morrissey decided to use his last name alone, it became a viable option for baby namers, a lot cooler than Morris or Maurice.

Has a rather heavy surname feel.

Although this was the surname of a rugged World War II admiral, these days it has a feminine feel.