Names Ending in -ly for Girls

A jaunty offshoot of Sullivan, Sully will be associated by kids with the beloved character in the Pixar animated film <em>Monsters, Inc</em>. Rare for a girl, but with a cool surnamey style and echoes of midcentury favorite Sally.

Sully

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.

Verily

Adanely

Anahly

Anyely

Denaly is a modern feminine name of American origin that appears to be a variation of 'Denali,' the name of the highest mountain peak in North America, located in Alaska. The name carries connotations of majesty, strength, and natural beauty. In Native Athabaskan languages, Denali means 'the high one' or 'the great one,' reflecting its impressive stature. While relatively uncommon as a given name, Denaly has gained some popularity in recent decades as parents increasingly look to nature and geography for unique name inspiration. Its distinctive sound and meaningful associations make it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name that conveys grandeur and a connection to the natural world.

Denaly

Eberly

Ensly

Illy

Jannely

Jazly

Joelly is a feminine name that blends elements of the classic names Joelle and Kelly, or functions as a diminutive form of Joel with a feminine ending. With Hebrew origins through its connection to Joel (meaning 'Jehovah is God'), the name carries spiritual undertones while maintaining a modern, playful sound. The distinctive spelling with the double 'l' adds visual interest. Joelly emerged in the late 20th century but remains uncommon, making it appealing to parents seeking something recognizable yet distinctive. Primarily used in English-speaking countries, the name has a cheerful, approachable quality with its soft consonants and ending 'ee' sound. Joelly suggests a friendly, spirited personality while still carrying the weight of its traditional roots.

Joelly

Kally is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive form of names like Kalliope, Katherine, or Kayla. With Greek roots, particularly from 'Kalliope' meaning 'beautiful voice,' Kally offers a friendly, approachable alternative to more formal names. This sweet, spunky variation gained modest popularity in the late 20th century as parents sought distinctive yet familiar-sounding names. Kally carries a cheerful, youthful quality while maintaining sophistication. In some cases, it may also appear as a spelling variant of Callie or Kelly. The name remains relatively uncommon, giving it a special uniqueness while still being easily pronounced and remembered, making it appealing to parents looking for something slightly unconventional yet accessible.

Kally

Kiely

Kinsely

Kolly

Two contemporary favorites blended into one, Everly meets Maeve in the modern compound name. With a touch of Waverly about it too, it first appeared in the US stats in 2021. A recent year saw it given to six girls, with an addition six given the Maverly spelling. 

Maeverly

Marialy

Marielly

Melly is a charming feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive of names like Melissa (meaning 'honey bee' in Greek), Melanie (meaning 'dark' or 'black' in Greek), or Amelia (of Germanic origin meaning 'work'). This sweet, approachable nickname has occasionally been used as a given name in its own right, particularly since the mid-20th century. Melly has a friendly, unpretentious quality that makes it appealing for parents seeking something familiar yet not overused. The name carries a youthful energy while still being suitable for all ages. Though never ranking among the most popular names, Melly maintains steady usage and fits with the trend toward shorter, relaxed names with vintage charm.

Melly

Girl names ending in -ly include many popular choices.

In the US, the top girl name with an ly ending is Emily, a former Number 1 name. Along with Emily, girl names with ly endings in the US Top 200 include Lily (and Lilly), Everly, Molly, and Kimberly.

Along with Emily and Lily, popular ly-ending girl names in the UK include Holly, Tilly, and Polly, all in the Top 200.

Names that end in ly closely resemble those ending in ley, lee, and so on, so the sound is far more ubiquitous than this one spelling would suggest.

The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Here are all Nameberry's names for girls ending in ly.

Girl names ending in -ly include many popular choices. In the US, the top girl name with an ly ending is Emily, a former Number 1 name. Along with Emily, girl names with ly endings in the US Top 200 include Lily (and Lilly), Everly, Molly, and Kimberly. Along with Emily and Lily, popular ly-ending girl names in the UK include Holly, Tilly, and Polly, all in the Top 200. Names that end in ly closely resemble those ending in ley, lee, and so on, so the sound is far more ubiquitous than this one spelling would suggest. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically. Here are all Nameberry's names for girls ending in ly. (Page 11)