Names that end in y

Arjay

Calloway is one of those irresistibly jaunty, animated three-syllable surnames, like Sullivan and Finnegan — but this one has the added attraction of jazzy ties to the immortal "Dean of American Jive," Cab Calloway. For a girl, this could be an unconventional route to the cool nickname Callie.
 
Instagram starlet Caroline Calloway adds some drama to the name, which has been quietly but steadily climbing the charts in the US, predominantly for boys. Given to 109 babies in a recent year, 22 were girls and 87 were boys, meaning for every girl called Calloway, there are three boys with the name.

Calloway

Chevy is a feminine name with American origins, though it can also be used for boys. Most commonly associated with the well-known automobile brand Chevrolet, the name has transitioned from a commercial reference to a personal name in recent decades. As a given name, Chevy has a modern, energetic quality that appeals to parents looking for something distinctive and unconventional. The automobile connection gives it associations with American culture, movement, and strength. Some parents might choose it as a nickname for Chevonne or similar names, while others use it as a standalone name. Though still relatively uncommon as a given name, Chevy represents the contemporary trend of adopting brand names and surnames as first names, particularly those with a cool, Americana vibe.

Chevy

Daizy is an alternative spelling of Daisy, a classic English name derived from the flower, which itself comes from Old English 'dæges eage' meaning 'day's eye' because the flower opens at dawn. This variant spelling with 'z' instead of 's' gives the traditional name a modern, distinctive twist while maintaining its connection to the cheerful flower symbolizing innocence, purity, and new beginnings. While the traditional spelling remains much more common, Daizy offers parents a way to provide a fresh take on a beloved classic. The name carries sunny, optimistic associations with its connection to bright yellow flowers and warm spring days.

Daizy

Part Ashley, part word name, Dashley combines popular suffix lee with the speedy feeling Dash to make this trendy but rough round the edges name. Though Dash could could from Dashiell, if you take it as a word name, it gives you the poeticized meaning of "running through the clearing" which might suit a sporty family.

Dashley

An attractive and now underused nature name belonging to a tree whose wood is prized for its dark color and dense texture, which shines when polished. Ebony joined the most popular girl names list in the US in the early 1970s, peaked in 1982 at #132, and dropped back below the Top 1000 in 2006.

 The word Ebony ultimately derives from the Ancient Egyptian name for the tree, via Greek and Latin. It is also a name with musical connections, since the black keys on a piano were traditionally made of ebony wood. 

 The name Ebony has historically been particularly popular in the African-American community, and is the name of a long-running magazine focusing on news, culture and politics in the Black community.

Ebony

Giovany

Galaxy

Janney is a feminine name that likely originated as an affectionate diminutive form of Jane or as a surname that transitioned to given name usage. Jane itself derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' Janney has a friendly, approachable quality with its cheerful ending sound. While Jane has been consistently popular throughout English-speaking countries, Janney remains quite uncommon, giving it distinction while still maintaining familiar roots. The name may also appeal to those looking for alternatives to the currently popular names ending in '-ey' or '-ie' sounds. Janney strikes a balance between sounding both vintage and contemporary, with a sweet, unpretentious quality that some parents find appealing for its simplicity and gentle femininity.

Janney

Jentry is an upwardly-striving word name that's gaining ground for girls as a new spin on Jennifer or Jenna. If classy is what you're after, a name with a genuine pedigree would serve you better. Others spellings -- Jentri, Jentree, Jentreigh -- abound, presumably for parents who want to use the short form Jen or like Gentry but prefer <a href="https://nameberry.com/search/girls-names/j">girl names starting with J</a>..

Jentry

Mailany

Milany

Made famous by former child star Macaulay Culkin, one of the more popular Mac names. 

Macaulay

Mckoy

Peppy cheerleader name of the 1960s and 70s that's sure to evoke the Four Seasons song of that name. 

Sherry

The Wylie spelling (with that feminine Y) is much more common among girls than Wiley, but both have been climbing the ranks. Could Wiley be the next Riley?

Wiley

A pretty, dainty name for one of the little characters in the children's book series The Borrowers. It was the basis for a later Studio Ghible animated film, The Secret World of Arrietty. While the connection to Harriet is tenuous, you might want to consider Arrietty as an honorific for an ancestral Harriet, Harry, or even Henry or Henrietta.

Arrietty

Sunday

Woodley is a surname-turned-first-name with English origins, derived from Old English elements meaning "wood" and "clearing" or "meadow," literally describing someone who lived near a wooded clearing. As a given name, Woodley has maintained a consistent but uncommon presence, primarily for boys though occasionally used for girls. The name gained some recognition through actress Shailene Woodley, potentially contributing to its modest rise as a first name option. Woodley carries a nature-inspired, woodland charm with an aristocratic English sensibility. The name evokes images of serene forest glades and established country estates. Those named Woodley might use the nickname Woods or Woody. The name's distinctive sound and spelling make it memorable without being too unusual.

Woodley

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.