Names that end in y
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Anatoly
Russian, from Greek
"from the east, rising sun"
A sweet and gentle-sounding Russian name with a sunny meaning, typically nicknamed Tolya in Russia. It can also be written as Anatoli or Anatoliy.
Anastay
Anastay is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Anastasia, which derives from Greek roots meaning 'resurrection' or 'she who will rise again.' This uncommon spelling variation maintains…
Alainey
Adley
Variation of Adlai or Hadley
Adley is one of those rare unisex names that probably developed via different paths on the girls' and boys' sides, with the male Adley a phonetic spelling of the Hebrew Adlai, while the girls'…
Acey
Acey is a distinctive masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may have evolved as a nickname for names beginning with 'Ac' or as a diminutive of Ace, which refers to excellence or the…
Anamary
English, combination of Ana and Mary
"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Variant of Annamarie
Analy
Analy is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from 'Anna,' meaning 'grace,' combined with the popular '-ly' suffix, or it could be a variation of 'Analia,' which has…
Alacrity
Latin
"brisk and cheerful readiness"
Anahy
Anahy is a lyrical feminine name of Guarani origin, a language spoken by indigenous peoples in South America, particularly in Paraguay and parts of Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia. In Guarani culture,…
Ajay
Sanskrit
"unconquered"
A very common boys' name in South Asia, with a strong meaning. Some are bound to pronounce it AJ, as in Soprano.
Adlay
Adlay is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Hebrew name Adlai, meaning 'God is just' or 'ornament of God.' Alternatively, it could be connected to the English…
Amoy
Jamaican or Chinese
"lower gate"
Amoy is a perennially popular girl name in Jamaica, where it's purported to mean "beautiful goddess". Despite its ubiquity on the island, Amoy has never been given to more than 11 American baby girls…
Amory
German
"industrious"
Amory is best known for the hero of Fitzgerald's 1920 This Side of Paradise , Princeton student Amory Blaine. Amory is in some danger of being borrowed by the girls, a la Avery. Alternate spellings…
Aizley
Aizley is a contemporary feminine name that exemplifies modern naming trends focused on distinctive spellings and sounds. Likely derived as a variation of Ashley or Ainsley, the name features the…
Amory
German
"industrious"
Amory is the kind of executive-sounding surname name that became popular in the 1990s. Amory Blaine is the protagonist of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, This Side of Paradise .
Amorey
Amorey is a delicate feminine name with romantic connotations. It likely derives from the Latin 'amor' meaning 'love,' or possibly represents a variation of Amory, a name with Germanic roots meaning…
Aivy
Aivy is a feminine name with contemporary origins, likely developed as a creative spelling variation of Ivy or a blend of names like Amy and Ivy. While Ivy comes from the English word for the…
Adey
Adey is a concise feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Ethiopian tradition, particularly among the Amharic people, it means 'my mother' and carries connotations of respect and endearment.…
Acey
Acey is a rare feminine name with several possible origins. It may have developed as a diminutive of names containing the 'ace' sound, such as Asenath or Acacia, or as a nickname for names beginning…
Abény
Variation of Abeni, Yoruba
"we prayed for her and she arrived"
Variation of the West African name Abeni, borne by the South Sudanese-Australian model Abény Nhial.