Names that end in y
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Landry
French and English
"ruler of the land"
A rising surname, perhaps inspired by legendary Dallas Cowboys football coach Tom Landry, this name is historically associated with St. Landry, a 7th-century bishop of Paris and founder of the city's…
Rowdy
American word name
"noisy, disorderly, riotous"
Rowdy was first famously used as a given name in the television series Rawhide, with the young Clint Eastwood playing Rowdy Yates. More recently, competitive swimmer Rowdy Gaines has been featured in…
Sunday
Day name, English from Latin
"day of the Sun"
Sunday is among the most usable of the day names with its sunny first syllable, its sweet sound, and its potential to be both a sassy or a spiritual choice. The name initially made headlines in 2008…
Sky
Nature name
Sky may be a bit hippie-ish, but it's bright and sunny nonetheless. Sky rejoined the Top 1000 in 2013 after spending many years off the list. Sky was the choice of magician David Copperfield for his…
Ricky
English diminutive of Richard or Frederick
"dominant ruler; peaceful ruler"
Gone with Richard and Rick, Ricky has been falling since the turn of the 21st century. Probably still suffering from overuse in the 1990s.
Legacy
English word name
"the long-lasting impact of particular events that took place in the past"
One of the boastful, ultra-modern word names soaring in popularity right now. Though it's a bit more popular for girls than boys -- the "cy" ending reads a little feminine -- it's solidly unisex,…
Montgomery
Norman
"man power"
This image of this distinguished Anglo-Scottish surname, drawn from the French place name of the ancient castle of Saint Foi de Montgomery, is rapidly shifting from fusty and formal to cool. And…
Bexley
English place-name
The name of an affluent suburb of Columbus, Ohio and a section of Greater London, Bexley is increasingly being coopted by parents looking for a novel name in the Kinsley/AInsley/Paisley family.…
Nancy
English diminutive of Ann or Agnes, Hebrew or Greek
"grace or pure"
To some, Nancy is a sweet, sparkly, vintage choice with plenty of energy and style. For it strays too much into '"old-lady" territory to be cool again yet. It's out of fashion in France, New Zealand,…
Toby
Diminutive of Tobias, Greek, Hebrew
"God is Good"
Sweet and spirited, kindly and handsome, posh and approachable, Toby is a versatile nickname, popular in the UK as a stand-alone choice, but familiar in the Netherlands and New Zealand too. In the…
Arely
Spanish feminization of Areli, Hebrew, or contraction of Araceli
"lion of God; sky altar"
Appearing in the US Top 1000 and popular among Spanish speaking families, Arely may be one of two things: a twist on the Hebrew masculine name, Areli, or a shortened form of the Spanish Araceli. If…
Landry
French and English
"ruler or king of the land"
St. Landry was a seventh century bishop of Paris, founder of the city's first hospital, though in the US, it may be better connected with legendary Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry, an association…
Andy
Andy as a feminine name typically functions as a diminutive of Andrea, Alexandra, or Miranda, though it has established itself as an independent given name as well. Derived ultimately from the Greek…
Alanny
Alanny is a feminine given name that appears to be a modern variation of 'Alana' or 'Alannah,' which have Gaelic origins meaning 'dear child' or 'beautiful.' The name may also be influenced by…
Andriy
Andriy is the Ukrainian form of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' This name has deep historical significance in Ukraine and is one of the country's most beloved…
Andrey
Russian form of Andrew
"manly"
Variant transcription of Andrei
Alaney
Alaney is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variant combining elements of popular names like Alana, Elaine, or Lainey. With the appealing '-ey' ending that characterizes many contemporary…
Andray
Andray is a masculine name with diverse multicultural origins. It can be viewed as a variant spelling of Andrei, the Russian form of Andrew, which derives from the Greek name Andreas meaning 'manly'…
Anay
Anay is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Indian traditions, particularly in Hindu naming practices, Anay can mean 'without equal' or 'unique,' derived from Sanskrit elements. It…
Alakay
Alakay is a masculine name with Malagasy origins, gaining recognition after appearing in the animated film 'Madagascar' as the birth name of the character Alex the Lion. The name likely derives from…