Names that end in y
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Pedey
Pedey is a masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive or nickname form of Pedro, Peter, or similar names derived from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' As a standalone given…
Peggy
Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Just when we had written off Peggy as the eternal perky, pug-nosed prom-queen she projected from the 1920s into the fifties, along came Mad Men , with intriguing mid-century characters with names…
Penley
English
"enclosed meadow"
And if it's triplets: Pembroke, Pendleton, and Penley.
Penly
Penly is a rare masculine name with a contemporary feel and ambiguous origins. It may have developed as a modern invention combining elements of popular names like Pen (short for Spencer or…
Penney
Penney is primarily a surname of English origin that has occasionally been adopted as a masculine given name. Derived from the Old English 'penig' meaning 'penny,' it originally referred to someone…
Penney
Penney is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Penny, which originated as a nickname for Penelope. The name Penny also directly connects to the coin, deriving from the Old English…
Pennley
Pennley is a modern masculine name with English surname origins, likely derived from a combination of 'Penn' (meaning 'enclosure' or possibly referring to a hill) and the common suffix 'ley' (meaning…
Penny
Penny as a masculine name represents an interesting naming trend, as it's more commonly recognized as a feminine nickname for Penelope. For boys, Penny likely functions as a nickname derived from…
Peony
Flower name; Latin
"healing"
One of the rarest of the floral names, though not without some teasing potential. Peony is a historical 1948 novel by Pearl S. Buck.
Peppy
Peppy is a masculine name that functions primarily as a nickname but is occasionally used as a given name. It derives from the English word 'pep,' meaning energy, vitality, or high spirits, which…
Peppy
Word name or short form of Pepper, English and Latin from Sanskrit
"the pepper plant"
Peppy is undeniably cute, but we bet that after a while the jokes aren't.
Percey
Percey is a masculine name representing an alternative spelling of Percy, which derives from the Norman French place name 'Perci.' Historically, Percy emerged as a surname for a powerful English…
Percy
French surname from place name Perci-en-Auge
Percy is an adorable old name that is finally shedding its pampered Little Lord Fauntleroy image in this new era of boys with soft yet traditionally male names like Jasper and Elijah. Originating as…
Percy
French surname from place name Perci-en-Auge
Percy is a traditional boys' name that could be cute and unexpected for a girl – perhaps as a short form for Persephone or Persis. Adventurous and literary Percy could follow in the footsteps of…
Perdy
Perdy is a charming feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive of Perdita, which means "lost" in Latin. The name gained notable recognition through literature and popular culture,…
Perley
Perley is a feminine name with English origins, though it began as a surname derived from Old English elements meaning 'pear clearing' or 'pear meadow.' It transitioned to use as a given name in the…
Perrey
Perrey is an uncommon feminine name that likely originated as a surname before transitioning to first-name usage. It may be a variation of Perry, which derives from Old English 'pirige' meaning 'pear…
Perry
English
"dweller near a pear tree"
It's a long time now since this casual but suave name was linked to velvet-throated, cardigan-sweatered singer Perry (born Pierino, son of Pietro) Como's day... and this could be the moment for a…
Perry
English
"pear tree"
Perry fits right in with rising boyish nicknames for girls and cool picks like Frankie and Scottie. This relaxed name sounds novel compared to such former favorites as Kerry and Sherry. Perry is the…
Peshy
Peshy is an uncommon feminine name that may have origins as a diminutive nickname form, possibly from Esperanza or other names, or could have Yiddish or Eastern European roots. As a given name, it…