Names that end in y
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Cody
English
"helpful, pillow"
Cody is a once-trendy boys' name occasionally used for girls. The Cody trend has now given way to other nickname-y names such as Rory and Ruby.
Cay
Spelling variation of Kai or short form of Cayden, Cayson et al
There were no baby boys named Cay born in the US last year, but there's no reason why there couldn't be, especially with the rise in popularity of the similar Kai as well as the nouveau proper names…
Colbey
Colbey is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It can be a variant spelling of Colby, which originated as an English surname derived from place names combining 'col' (coal or dark) and…
Colbey
Colbey is a feminine variation of the name Colby, which originated as an Old Norse surname meaning 'from the coal town' or 'dark farm.' This modern spelling with an 'e' gives the traditionally…
Benay
Benay is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variation of Benita (Spanish for 'blessed') or a feminine form of Benjamin (Hebrew for 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the…
Colby
English
"from a coal town"
One of the first reality show-inspired names (he was a Texas hunk on an early season of "Survivor"); hugely trendy for boys but just starting for girls.
Coley
English
"people of victory; dark, black, coal"
An intriguing way to honor a Nicholas, an alternative to Colton, Colby, or Callum, and a rare last-name style choice, Coley may be one to consider. Country singer Cooper Alan and his wife Hally chose…
Coley
English surname
"people of victory; dark, black, coal; black bird"
A surname stye choice that could also work as a nickname, Coley may appeal to those who like Callie, Colby, and Carey, or anyone looking for an interesting way to honor a Nicole or a Nicholas.…
Collby
Collby is a variant spelling of the more common name Colby, which originated as an English surname derived from places containing the Old Norse elements 'kol' (coal, charcoal) and 'byr' (farm,…
Colly
Colly is a diminutive feminine name that likely originated as a nickname for names like Colleen, Nicole, or Nicolette. With Scottish and Irish connections, it may relate to the word 'colleen' meaning…
Condy
Condy is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly functioning as a diminutive of Constance or Condoleezza, or perhaps derived from a surname. The name has a distinctly modern and…
Conelly
Conelly is a masculine name with Irish and Gaelic roots, derived from the surname O'Conghaile, meaning 'fierce as a hound' or 'brave warrior.' As a first name, Conelly represents the modern trend of…
Conery
Conery is a masculine name with likely Irish or Scottish Gaelic origins, possibly derived from surnames or place names in those regions. It may be related to the Gaelic "Connor" (meaning "lover of…
Conley
Anglicization of Conleth, Irish
"chaste fire; constant fire"
Part Constance, part Finley, Conley is a contemporary sounding surname choice that has been used for boys since the early 20th century. An anglicized form of the Irish name Conleth, it began to be…
Conley
Anglicization of Conleth, Irish
"chaste fire; constant fire"
Conley has a contemporary surname feel but is actually vintage in its usage. It was used as a masculine given name through the 1940s and peaked in 1905 at Number 709. Ready for revival? Definitely.…
Connally
Connally is an uncommon masculine name with Irish and Scottish roots. It derives from the Gaelic surname Ó Conghalaigh, meaning "descendant of Conghalach," with the personal name element meaning…
Connally
Connally is a rare feminine name with origins as an Irish surname. It derives from the Gaelic 'Ó Conghalaigh' meaning 'descendant of Conghalach,' which comes from 'conghal,' meaning 'valiant' or…
Connaly
Connaly is a masculine name with Irish and Scottish roots, likely derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Conghalaigh (meaning 'descendant of Conghalach'). The name carries a strong, distinguished sound…
Connaly
Connaly is a feminine name that likely originated as an Irish or Scottish surname before transitioning to first-name usage. It derives from the Gaelic 'Ó Conghalaigh' meaning 'descendant of…
Cay
English word name or variation of Kay, diminutive of Caitlin, Catherine, etc.
"small island; pure"
Cay is a rare respelling of the retro nickname Kay, but one that may gain ground as a name that's both simple and unique. Like Kay, it can be a diminutive for any of the hundreds of Catherine…