Names Ending in I for Girls

Notably borne by the 11th century noblewoman, novelist, and poet, Murasaki Shikibu, author of the Japanese classic, The Tales of the Genji, Murasaki is an incredibly rare choice as a given name. Literally, it may be interpreted as meaning "cluster of blooms", though it is used to refer to the purple gromwell flower, and to a purple, violet dye made from the plant.

Murasaki

Muri

Murjani

Murphi

Muxi

Muyi

Myami

Deseri is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Desiree, which comes from the French 'désirée' meaning 'desired' or 'longed for.' This modern spelling gives the traditional name a fresh, contemporary feel while maintaining its romantic essence. Deseri is quite uncommon, offering parents a distinctive choice that still feels familiar to the ear. The name suggests someone who is cherished and special, with the unique spelling adding an element of individuality. While not widely used in any particular culture, Deseri has occasionally appeared in the United States since the mid-20th century. Its rarity makes it appealing to parents seeking a name that stands out while still carrying meaningful connotations of being precious and wanted.

Deseri

Myanni

Desirai is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of Desiree, which comes from the French word 'désirée' meaning 'desired' or 'longed for.' The unique spelling gives the name a distinctive quality while maintaining the melodic sound of the original. Desirai emerged in the late 20th century as parents began seeking more individualized versions of traditional names. It carries the same romantic and passionate connotations as Desiree but with a contemporary twist. Though relatively uncommon, it appeals to parents looking for a name that feels both familiar and unique. The name has a lyrical quality and exotic flair that makes it stand out without being difficult to pronounce.

Desirai

Myarii

Mykelti

Mykenzi

Denni is a feminine name that typically functions as a variant or diminutive form of names like Denise, Deanna, or Dennis. With its cheerful, friendly sound and straightforward spelling, Denni offers a casual, approachable alternative to more formal versions. The name ultimately traces back to Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and revelry, through its connection to Dennis and Denise. This spelling variation emerged primarily in the mid-20th century when nickname forms became popular as given names. While never reaching significant popularity heights, Denni has maintained sporadic usage, particularly in the 1960s-1970s. The name conveys a sense of friendliness and approachability with its soft ending sound, making it feel both familiar and slightly uncommon compared to more traditional variants.

Denni

Mylii

Myndi

Demmi is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variant spelling of names like Demi or Demy. While not having deep historical roots as a traditional given name, it follows contemporary naming trends that favor distinctive spellings and shorter forms. The name possibly derives from the Greek prefix "demi-" meaning "half" or could be a diminutive form of Demetria or similar names. Demmi has a youthful, energetic quality with its short structure and double consonant. Though relatively uncommon in official records, this spelling variation offers parents a way to personalize a similar-sounding name. The name's brevity makes it cross-culturally accessible, while its unusual spelling gives it a unique identity among the more common short feminine names popular in English-speaking countries today.

Demmi

An interesting unisex possibility, with an air of mystery connected to the Delphic Oracle, the most important oracle in ancient Greece; it was also a major site for the worship of the god Apollo.
 
While the ancient city of Delphi likely derived from Greek delphys meaning "womb", as a name. Delphi could also link to the Greek delphínion meaning "dolphin", and therefore to the flower genus, delphinium, giving it two separate nature connections.
 
Also used as a short form for Delphine and Delphia, the name appears in the stage play, Harry Potter and The Cursed Child and is borne by Lady Delphi Primrose, a Scottish model and influencer.

Delphi

Myoshi

Mythili

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 195)

Girl Names That End in I