Names that end in y
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O'casey
Irish surname
To modernize and add some oomph to the dated CASEY, add an O'-and also honor the great Irish playwright Sean.
Odey
Odey is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Old English name 'Oda' meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity,' or from the Norse 'Óði' relating to 'inspiration' or 'poetry.'…
Ody
Ody is a short, distinctive masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of names like Odysseus, connecting it to the legendary Greek hero known for his journey and…
Odyssey
Greek
"story of Odysseus; long journey"
Odyssey is a rare and weighty word name — following the footsteps of Hero, Legend, Prosper, and Story. Despite its literal connection to Odysseus, Homer's epic hero, Odyssey has always been slightly…
Odyssey
Greek
"story of Odysseus; long journey"
Literally, the Odyssey is Homer's epic tale of Odysseus's long voyage home from the Trojan wars, but more figuratively, it is used to describe any long, challenging, or eventful journey. A rare…
O'grady
Irish
"son of the noble one"
Like the other O' names, this is a wonderful way to pass down a family name.
Okey
Okey is a masculine name with origins as a nickname derived from the English expression 'okay' or 'OK,' suggesting approval or acceptance. It may also have roots as an Anglicized form of various…
Olay
Olay is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Scandinavian contexts, it's a variant of Olaf or Olav, derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'ancestor's relic.' In Spanish-speaking…
Oley
Oley is a masculine name with Norwegian origins, likely derived from the Old Norse name Óláfr (which became Olav or Olaf), meaning "ancestor's descendant." The name may also be connected to the…
Olly
Olly is a cheerful masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Oliver or Olive, names derived from the Latin word for olive tree, symbolizing peace and fruitfulness. This friendly nickname-name…
Olly
Short form of Olive or Olivia, Latin
"olive tree"
Olly is used less often as a nickname for the mega-popular Olivia or the stylish Olive than Ellie is for Eleanor or Allie for Allison. That may be because Olly has a much longer use as a nickname for…
Oly
Oly is an uncommon feminine name that may have originated as a nickname for names like Olivia or Olympic. Its brevity gives it a modern, streamlined quality that fits contemporary naming trends. The…
O'malley
Irish
"slow, stately, pleasant"
This Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Máille is seen worn by the tomcat "Thomas O'Malley" in the classic Disney film The Aristocats.
Omrey
Omrey is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, possibly derived from the Hebrew word 'omer' meaning 'sheaf of grain' or 'eloquent'. The name is uncommon in most Western countries, giving it a…
Omry
Omry is a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins, considered a variant of the biblical name Omri, who was a 9th-century BC king of Israel. The name means 'sheaf of grain' or 'my people are…
Oney
Oney is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be an Anglicized form of the Irish name Úna (meaning 'lamb' or 'hunger') or a diminutive of names like Iona or Leonie. In…
O'reilly
Irish
"son of the courageous one"
Reilly and Riley are hugely popular, but O'Reilly is still an up-and-comer.
O'riley
O'Riley is a masculine surname-turned-first name of Irish origin. It's derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Raghailligh, meaning "descendant of Raghallach," a personal name thought to mean "valiant" or…
Orley
Orley is a distinctive masculine name with Germanic and Old English origins. It likely evolved as a surname before becoming a given name, possibly derived from elements meaning 'eagle meadow' or…
Orly
Hebrew
"light for me"
A sweet and simple Hebrew name, also written as Orli, this name blends the elements or meaning "light" and li meaning "to me, for me". As such, it has a shiny, cheerful meaning, connected to…