Names that end in y
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Telly
Telly emerged as a nickname for names like Aristotle or Telemakhos, but gained recognition primarily through Greek-American television personality Telly Savalas, famous for his role as Kojak in the…
Tenacity
English
"persistence"
A rare virtue-style name, associated with determination and dedication to a particular cause or goal, with having a strong grip, and with an enduring existence. This could be spun positively and…
Tenley
English
"burnt clearing"
This name is currently best known on The Bachelorette 's Tenley Molzahn. In the 1950s, it was attached to the Olympic figure skating champion Tenley Albright, and Jessica Biel played a Tenley in the…
Tennesy
Tennesy is an uncommon masculine name likely derived from the U.S. state of Tennessee, which itself comes from a Cherokee Native American word 'Tanasi,' referring to a Cherokee village and river. The…
Tenney
Medieval diminutive of Denis,
"of Zeus, godlike"
A Medieval diminutive of Denis and the source of the surname Tennyson, or perhaps a nickname for Tennessee.
Tenny
Tenny is a masculine name with multiple possible origins, potentially functioning as a diminutive of names like Tennyson or deriving from English surname traditions. It may also have connections to…
Teodory
Teodory is an unusual feminine name likely derived from the Greek elements 'theos' meaning 'god' and 'doron' meaning 'gift,' essentially translating to 'gift of God.' It appears to be a variation or…
Terrey
Terrey is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Terry or Terri, which originated as diminutives of names containing the element "Theo" (meaning "god") such as Theresa or Theodore.…
Terrey
Terrey is a masculine name that serves as a spelling variation of Terry, which originated as a diminutive of names like Terence or Terrance. These names derive from the Roman clan name Terentius,…
Terry
Diminutive of Terence or Thierry, English
"soft; thresher; ruler of the people"
One of the first breakaway unisex baby names , Terry, used independently since the days of Terry and the Pirates. Popular in the mid-20th-century, it has fallen out of favor in recent years, replaced…
Terry
English, diminutive of Theresa
"to harvest"
Terry hit the Top 30 in the fifties when it was seeen as a cool, sleek gender neutral name , but it's long since lost that edge. Today's Terry would probably be Tess or Tessa.
Tery
Tery is an uncommon masculine name that functions as a shortened form of names like Terrence, Terry, or Terrill. Its simplicity gives it a friendly, approachable quality. The name has English origins…
Tessy
Tessy is a charming feminine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive form of Tess, Teresa, or Theresa. These parent names derive from the Greek 'therizo,' meaning 'to…
Testimony
English word name
"a solemn attestation as to the truth of a matter"
Rare word name, and an unexpected way to get to Tess.
Testimony
English word name
If Lawyer and Judge are not for you, Testimony makes another interesting legal name.
Tetty
English, diminutive of Elizabeth
Commonly heard in the eighteenth century, but could cause middle-school titters today. Consider Letty or Tessie instead.
Tey
Tey is a concise, gender-neutral name that has been used predominantly for girls in recent years. This succinct name may have origins in various cultures: it could be a variant of Tai (Chinese for…
Thackeray
English
"place with thatching"
The name of the famous British man of letters might just appeal to some English majors as a more interesting alternative to Zachary. An appropriate playmate for Russell Crowe's boy Tennyson.
Thackery
Variation of Thackeray, English
"place with thatching"
A streamlined spelling of the classical British Thackeray — no wonder this is the more common variation in the US. Thackery makes a preppier, more unusual alternative to Zachary.
Thady
Thady is a masculine name of Irish origin, serving as a diminutive form of Thaddeus or the Irish name Tadhg, meaning 'poet' or 'philosopher.' This distinctively Irish name carries a strong cultural…