Names that end in y

Rivky is a feminine name primarily used in Jewish communities, particularly among Orthodox and Hasidic families. It functions as a Yiddish diminutive form of Rebecca (Rivka in Hebrew), which means 'to bind' or 'to tie' and appears in the Torah as the name of the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. Rivky carries the warmth and familiarity of a nickname while serving as a formal name that honors Jewish heritage and traditions. The name maintains strong cultural and religious connections while offering a distinctive sound. While common within certain Jewish communities, particularly in areas with large Orthodox populations like New York and Israel, Rivky remains relatively uncommon in mainstream American naming practices, preserving its cultural specificity.

Rivky

Perhaps the ultimate nicknamey name, Ziggy manages to sound cool, cutesy, spiky, and energetic all at once. It brings to mind the glam-rock of Bowie's Ziggy Stardust and the cool vibes of reggae musician Ziggy Marley, along with the contemporary-but-vintage appeal of Teddy, Mack, and Albie.
 
Currently in the UK Top 400, Ziggy has also been moving up the US charts. Given to around 30 babies a decade ago, in 2022, it was given to nearly 170 baby boys and 40 baby girls. Deriving as a nickname for Siegfried, Sigmund, or similar, as a stand alone, it could mean "victory" from the Old Saxon element sigi. 
 
While Ziggy works as a contemporary and zippy choice, if you love it but find it just a little too informal, it could work as a nickname for Zachary, Ezekiel, Zelig, Santiago, David (Ziggy Marley's official name) - or perhaps for any name containing a Z.

Ziggy

At the height of the Jennifer craze, many parents were cutting straight to the nickname and putting Jenny on the birth certificate. But now that Jennifer is the mom rather than the daughter, Jenny, which has been somewhat replaced by Jenna, has faded as well. 

Jenny

Nashly, for when Oakley feels too popular and Ashley is too out of style, for when Natalie is a bit too traditional and Natasha just isn't right, for when you like Hadley and Presley and Ainsley but want something more, for when you loved Nash for a baby boy or when you need to honor a Nathaniel and an Ashley in one. When you think about it, is does have a lot going for it.
 
Combining the elements of Nash and Ashley, Nashly means "from the ash tree meadow". With its unisex vibes and its familiar but unexpected sounds, it's a modern choice with a bit of sass and a hint of the 90s. 
 
First used in 2001, Nashly is now a fast-rising name and was given to around 150 babies in the US in a recent year. Popular TikToker and lifestyle influence Nashly Vazquez may have brought attention to the name.

Nashly

This variation adds a second n to the more popular Finley, presumably to provide a more direct link to nickname Finn. Both spellings create a distinctly unisex name. However, while Finley is used about equally for boys and girls, the Finnley spelling currently only ranks for boys.
 
Jason & Kylie Kelce chose Finnley Anne--with the nickname "Finn"--for their daughter born in 2025, which may give this name a boost.

Finnley

While this spelling makes sense phonetically, it will inevitably cause confusion when nine out of ten people assume the traditional Zachary spelling.
 Zack Greinke, 2009 American League Cy Young award winner and current pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, was born Donald Zackary Greinke.

Zackary

Cute, old-world nickname virtually unknown outside of the Jewish community.

Malky

This Anglicized form of Bearach or short form of Finbarr was in the Top 200 in the USA for 50 years until the early 80s when it rapidly fell out of favor. Barry has not yet found popularity in the modern era - but that may well change as people rediscover their love of classic figures like musician Barry White, baseballer Barry Bonds or even Barack Obama, whose nickname as a young man was Barry. 

Barry

The name of a character from Hiromu Arakawa’s Fullmetal Alchemist manga and anime series. She is a strong-willed teenage mechanic, who has consistently been ranked among the best female characters in anime. 
 
Winry may well be a diminutive of Winifred - or at least inspired by it - and along with several other Win names such as Winnie, Winona, and Winslow, isnow on the rise. The name Winry was given to 118 baby girls in 2023.

Winry

Name that makes a dramatic musical statement. 

Symphony

Cecily is as dainty as a lace handkerchief. Cecily has a wide assortment of namesakes. One Cecily was the mother of King Richard III, whose beauty gained her the title "the Rose of Raby," Cecily Parsley is a Beatrix Potter bunny, Cecily Cardew is a character in The Importance of Being Earnest, and the author of the Gossip Girl books is Cecily von Ziegesar.
 Sisters of Cecily that may also interest you: Cecilia, Cicely, and Celestia. Variant Cicely has a distinguished bearer in actress Cicely Tyson and was used by Sandra Bernhard for her now grown daughter..

Cecily

Monty, a name with a World War II feel, is rarely used on its own in the US.  But we're hearing rumblings of a comeback and think that Monty, whatever it's short for, is an adorable vintage nickname name of the future. It's already a hit in the UK. 

Monty

Eternally tied to the surname Chase, via the old English battle and ballad, the DC suburb, and the goofy SNL pratfaller (who was born Cornelius). It entered the US Top 1000 in 2014.

Chevy

Jesly

Jeffery is common enough to be an accepted variation but not common enough to be the one you should choose. Nonetheless, this spelling has charted since the early-twentieth century, much like its brother name.

Jeffery

This once unique and multi-layered word name was used by R&B singer Nivea for her daughter back in 2005, and later, by country musician Jason Aldean. No longer an exclusively celebrity choice Navy is now in the US Top 500 for girls and is on the rise in the UK too. As a boys name, however, it remains an unexpected possibility.
 
Ultimately deriving from the Latin word navigia meaning "boats", Navy can refer to a fleet of ships, to the armed forces of the sea, or to the dark shade of blue, named for the traditional color of naval uniforms. As a name, it could fit in with the likes of Indigo, Scarlett, Jett, and Onyx, or it could serve as an unexpected choice to honor someone in the navy.
 
While the name may be given to around 10 times as many girls than boys in the US, it is nevertheless on the rise as a unisex possibility. Given to around 100 boys in 2024, it is twice as popular as it was in 2019. Across the pond in the UK meanwhile, Navy made the Top 1000 for boys in 2023 where it is used about half as often for boys as it is girls.

Navy

Keeley is well-used in modern Ireland, also found as Keely and Keela.  The boys' form is Keelan.  Largely unknown in the US, this could make an interesting update for Kelly or Kaylie or Kylie. A famous bearer is actress Keeley Hawes. 

Keeley

This abbreviated spelling, which also relates to Whitney, quickly took on a life of its own, thanks to the megafame of Britney Spears, but it's already beginning to burn out. 

Britney

One of those cute Yiddish nicknames that feel charmingly vintage when borne by young Jewish girls today. These names, such as Gitty and Malkie and Faigy, are typically reserved for the most religious Jewish communities.

Yitty

Recently chosen by singer Elle King for her son. Lucky is a name that could see a considerable rise in the near future, as word names continue to heat up.