Names that end in y
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Orry
Manx
"God's peace"
Little-known outside the Isle of Man (between Britain and Ireland), Orry is a Manx form of Godfrey. So while it looks as friendly and casual as a nickname, it's a complete name in itself, and may…
Ory
Ory is a concise masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a diminutive of names like Gregory, Orion, or Orlando, offering a friendly, approachable alternative to these longer…
O'shay
O'shay is a contemporary masculine name that appears to be a modified spelling of the Irish surname O'Shea, which means "descendant of Séaghdha" (hawk-like or admirable). The apostrophe reflects its…
Oy
Oy is an exceptionally brief masculine name with multiple potential origins. In Thai culture, it can be a legitimate given name, often with meanings relating to sweetness or sugarcane. In Jewish…
Ozzy
Short form of Oscar or Osborn, English or Irish
"deer; divine"
This grandpa-esque nickname, traditionally short for masculine names like Osmond, Oscar, or Oswald, is starting to get traction on its own, thanks to its cool, zippy sound. In the Top 1000 for boys…
Pacey
English surname
"of Paccius"
The name of a character in Dawson's Creek , from a surname derived from the Gallo-Roman personal name Paccius, of unknown meaning.
Pacy
Pacy is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Latin 'pax' meaning 'peace,' or could be a diminutive of Patricia or similar names. In some cases, it might be linked…
Paddey
Paddey is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Paddy, which is traditionally a diminutive of Patrick. The name Patrick derives from the Latin 'Patricius,' meaning 'nobleman.'…
Paddy
Diminutive of Patrick, Irish
"noble, patrician"
Because it's a generic (and often derogatory) term for an Irishman, Paddy fell out of use as a diminutive or given name, though actress Mare Winningham used it not long ago.
Paddy
Diminutive of Patricia, Irish
"noble, patrician"
Paddy is generally a nickname for the male Patrick, and not one used very often any more due to its derogatory connotations. But plausibly this could be a short form for Patricia.
Paisley
Scottish
"church, cemetery"
Taken from a Scottish town, a Scots surname, and the name of an intricately patterned fabric, Paisley means "church" or "cemetery." It ranks highly for girls and is in US Top 100. It may feel a…
Paisly
Paisly is a modern feminine name, primarily considered a variant spelling of Paisley, which originated as a Scottish place name and pattern. The name Paisley derives from the town in Scotland known…
Paizley
Paizley is a feminine name that represents a modern, decorative spelling variation of Paisley. The name derives from a Scottish town and the distinctive teardrop-shaped pattern in textiles that…
Paley
English, possibly originated as a nickname for pale eyes
Strong, friendly surname choice, à la Bailey.
Pammy
Pammy is a cheerful feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Pamela, which comes from Greek elements meaning "all honey" or "all sweetness." Popular during the mid-20th century, Pammy…
Pansey
Pansey is a feminine name derived from the English word for the delicate garden flower. The name ultimately traces back to the French word 'pensée,' meaning 'thought' or 'remembrance,' as the pansy…
Pansy
English flower name from French
"thought"
Pansy is an early floral name that lost credibility when it became a derogatory slang term for gay people. Better these days: Posy or Poppy.
Parity
English from Latin
"equality"
Parity
English from Latin
"equality"
Parkey
Parkey is an uncommon masculine name that likely developed as a diminutive form of Park or Parker, surnames that originally referred to someone who worked as a gamekeeper or who lived near a park.…