Names Ending in I for Girls

An intriguing place name that appears on the map in Wales, the Menai Strait (also known as Afon Menai) is a section of sea between the island of Anglesey and the mainland. The name derives from the Welsh main-aw or main-wy meaning "narrow water", making this a nature related name, connected to the ocean.
 
With its bright sound, reminiscent of Sarai, Danae, and Malakai, Menai began to appear (albeit rarely) as a given name in the mid-19th century. It is also used as the name of a suburb in Australia.

Menai

Meoshi

Merali

Mercedi

Also transcribed as Merey, this unisex Kazakh name was in the Top 100 names for girls in its native country between 2002 and 2016. While several sources suggest it means "prestige, respect, fame, honor", others relate it to the Kazakh word for festivities or holidays. 

Merei

Merli

Meti

Metzi

Mextli

An alternate spelling of Aikaterini, the Greek form of Catherine. Both names are almost always shortened to Katerina.

Ekaterini

Effi is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It's primarily used as a diminutive form of names like Euphemia (meaning "well-spoken"), Stephanie, or Elizabeth. In literature, the name gained recognition through Theodor Fontane's 19th-century novel "Effi Briest." This short, sweet name carries a vintage charm while maintaining a modern sensibility with its brevity. Effi has been more popular in European countries, particularly Germany and Scandinavia, than in English-speaking nations. The name has a friendly, approachable quality with its soft sounds and uncomplicated spelling. Despite its simplicity, Effi manages to sound both distinctive and familiar, appealing to parents who appreciate vintage diminutives as full given names.

Effi

Mhari

Eddi is a gender-neutral name that appears most frequently as a feminine name in English-speaking countries. It functions as a nickname-style variation of more formal names like Edith, Edwina, or Edna for girls, or Edward, Edwin, or Edmund for boys. This spelling with the 'i' ending gives it a cheerful, diminutive quality compared to the more common 'Eddie' or 'Eddy' forms. While relatively uncommon as a formal given name in official records, Eddi has a friendly, approachable quality with its short, bright sound. The name's simplicity makes it accessible across cultures, while its connection to longer historical names gives it a sense of traditional grounding despite its contemporary feel.

Eddi

Edi is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Albanian, it's a short form of names containing the element 'ed' meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' In Hebrew contexts, it may be a diminutive of Edith, meaning 'blessed warfare' or 'rich gift.' As a Finnish name, it can be a variation of Edith or a standalone name. Edi has a modern, minimalist appeal that works well internationally due to its brevity and easy pronunciation across languages. The name carries a bright, friendly character with its short, open-vowel ending. While not widely popular in English-speaking countries, Edi enjoys some usage in Eastern European countries and among families seeking concise, gender-neutral leaning names with cross-cultural accessibility.

Michelli

Mickenzi

Mijoi

Mikaeli

Mikaili

Girl names ending in I include numerous wonderful options.

 right now. Along with Naomi, other girl names in the US Top 1000 include Leilani, Remi, Kali, and Zuri.

Eleni, Lakshmi, Yuki, and Citlali are among the uncommon international I-ending names for girls worth consideration.

The I ending was relatively uncommon for 

 before the middle of the 20th century, the

 I became a trendy ending for girls' names

. President Lyndon Johnson's younger daughter helped popularize the I ending when she changed the spelling of her name from Lucy to Luci.

Girl names that end in I are currently trendy among celebrities. Recent examples include Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's Esti, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' Malti, and Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury's Bambi.

Here are all Nameberry’s girl names that end with the letter I, ordered by their popularity on Nameberry. If you're looking for a top girl name ending in I, you'll find that toward the beginning of the list, while the rarest names are at the end.

Girl names that end in the letter I, with popularity, origins, and meanings, including top girl names ending in I such as Naomi and Remi along with unique and uncommon names with I endings such as Yuki and Eleni (Page 191)

Girl Names That End in I