Names that end in y
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Connelly
Irish
"love, friendship"
Connelly is a rollicking and rare example of the popular surname genre that may work even better for girls. A huge update on Colleen.
Connelly
Irish
"love, friendship"
Connelly is an open, inviting, and rarely used Irish surname that can make a perfect alternative to the overused Connor or Colin for a boy.
Connely
Connely is a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, derived from the surname Ó Conghalaigh, meaning 'descendant of Conghalach' (valiant or successful). This surname-turned-first-name follows the…
Connely
Connely is a feminine name derived from an Irish surname, ultimately stemming from the Gaelic Ó Conghalaigh, meaning "descendant of Conghalach" (valiant or successful). Though traditionally a family…
Connery
Irish surname
"warrior-lord"
Irish surname names are hugely popular for girls in the US these days, with Riley and Kennedy ranking high on the official popularity lists. Connery is uncommon, but certainly attractive and usable.
Connery
Irish
"warrior-lord"
This appealing name of a mythical king of Tara whose reign brough prosperity to his kingdom is strongly associated with actor Sean. The Irish form is Conaire.
Conney
Conney is a feminine name with likely origins as a variant spelling of Connie, which itself originated as a diminutive form of Constance or names beginning with 'Con-'. The name has Irish and English…
Connolly
Irish
"love, friendship"
Energetic Connelly variation that works better for girls than for boys.
Connolly
Irish
"fierce as a hound"
Connolly, an alternate spelling of Connelly, could make a livelier and less common substitute for Connor.
Connoly
Connoly is a feminine name with Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Conghaile, meaning 'descendant of Conghal' (where Conghal translates to 'valorous' or 'fierce'). While traditionally a…
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…
Connory
Connory is a masculine name that emerged as a variant of the Irish name Connor, which means "lover of hounds" or "wolf lover." It combines the traditional Connor with a distinctive 'y' ending, giving…
Conny
Conny is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive of Constance, Concetta, or Cornelia, depending on cultural context. With Germanic and Latin roots, it ultimately derives from words meaning…
Conroy
Irish
"hound (or wolf) of the plain"
Conroy is one Con name that feels a bit dated, though perhaps it's so far out it's coming in? Worth consideration if you like Connor but feel it's too widely used.
Constancy
Constancy is a feminine virtue name derived from the Latin 'constantia,' meaning steadfastness or faithfulness. It emerged during the Puritan era when virtue names gained popularity for their…
Conway
Irish
"hound of the plain"
Historically tied to country music legend Conway Twitty, it’s now gaining traction alongside names like Connor, Colton, and Corbin. Growing in usage along with other surnames as first names, Conway…
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…
Coraly
Coraly is a delicate feminine name with multiple potential origins. It primarily appears to be a variation of Coralie, which itself derives from the Latin 'coralium' meaning 'coral,' the precious…
Corby
Corby is a unisex name, though more commonly used for females, with English origins. Derived from an Old Norse place name meaning 'raven settlement' or from old English elements 'cor' (raven) and…
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…