Names that end in y
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Affinity
Word name
Sympathetic new twist on a Puritan virtue name.
Arley
English
"from the rabbit meadow; eagle's woodland; noble"
Similar in sound to Harley, Marley, and Arlo, this surname-style name is familiar in Brazil and a Top 1000 choice in England and Wales. Pronounced as AHR-lee in English and ahr-LAY in Latin America,…
Arletty
Arletty is a feminine name that gained recognition through the French actress and singer Arletty (born Léonie Bathiat), who became famous in the 1930s and 40s. The name appears to be a diminutive or…
Alishay
Alishay is a delicate feminine name with possible Persian or Arabic origins. It may be a variant of Alisha, which means 'protected by God,' with the added suffix creating a more distinctive sound.…
Arkady
Russian from Greek
"from Arcadia"
Arkady is a rhythmic Russian saint's name from the Greek meaning "from Arcadia." As a literary name, it belongs to a genteel character in Turgenev's Fathers and Sons and a much less benign one in…
Betony
English botanical name
"flower name derived from the Vettones tribe"
This unusual English botanical name would make an interesting update to 80s and 90s favorite Bethany. It belongs to a minty-smelling, flowering herb (also called bishopwort), which has been used…
Betony
English botanical name
"flower name derived from the Vettones tribe"
This unusual English botanical name belongs to a minty-smelling, flowering herb (also called bishopwort), which has been used since medieval times to treat various ailments. In the language of…
Arjunreddy
Arjunreddy is a masculine name of Indian origin, primarily found in South Indian communities. It combines 'Arjun,' the name of the legendary archer and warrior from the Hindu epic Mahabharata…
Aliany
Aliany is a feminine name with multicultural roots that has emerged in recent years as a modern choice for girls. It likely developed as a creative variation of names like Aliana or a combination of…
Affery
Affery is an uncommon feminine name with literary connections, most notably appearing as a character name in Charles Dickens' novel "Little Dorrit" (1857). The name has uncertain origins but may be…
Adalley
Adalley is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be a modern variation of Adeline or Adelaide, both of Germanic origin meaning 'noble' or 'nobility.' Alternatively, it could be a…
Abhay
Abhay is a masculine name with Sanskrit origins, prevalent in India and among the global Indian diaspora. Meaning 'fearless' or 'without fear,' it derives from the Sanskrit elements 'a' (without) and…
Betsey
Diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
This playful variation of Elizabeth became popular in its own right during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in England and America. Betsey offers a sweet, vintage quality with a touch of…
Betsy
Diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
This Elizabeth nickname has a decidedly retro feel--think Betsy Ross and the Betsy Wetsy doll-- once seen as a perkier, younger-sounding alternative to Betty. But with Betty on the brink of a…
Bettany
English surname and herb name
A jaunty English surname which may derive from "betony", the name of a pretty purple-flowering shrub. A famous bearer is British historian and broadcaster Bettany Hughes.
Bettey
Bettey is a feminine variation of the classic name Betty, which originated as a diminutive of Elizabeth. The unique spelling with an added 'e' gives this traditional name a distinctive touch while…
Betty
Diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Combine the popularity of Betty White and Mad Men 's glamorous Betty Draper Francis, with the residual sweetness of Ugly Betty 's Betty Suarez, and the result is an impending return of the name. It's…
Beverley
Beverley is a primarily feminine name (though historically used for both genders) with Old English origins meaning 'beaver stream' or 'beaver meadow.' Originally a place name in Yorkshire, England,…
Beverly
English
"beaver stream"
An English surname name which was originally used as a masculine first name in the 19th century, before becoming more popular for girls from the early 20th century onwards.
Beverly
English
"dweller near the beaver stream"
The remarkable success of the girls' name Everly makes a revival of the name Beverly seem possible. More commonly a masculine name in the 19th century, it began to be used for girls in the early…