Names Ending in Y for Girls

Faraday is a whimsical Scottish surname that works equally well as a first name for girls or boys.

Faraday

This perky Irish nickname originated as a short form of Fintan, an ancient saint's name. The most notable bearer today is actress Finty Williams (born Tara Cressida Frances), daughter of Dame Judi Dench. According to Dench's biography, she and her husband initially believed they were expecting a boy and had selected the name Finn. However, upon discovering they had a daughter, they quickly embraced the name Finty.
 
British reality TV star Ferne McCann made headlines in 2023 when she legally named her daughter Finty. McCann cited Dench's daughter as her source of inspiration.

Finty

Firefly

Foy is a medieval French name, or sometimes nickname, meaning "faith". Highly unusual now as a first name, it's most familiar to contemporary English speakers as the last name of British actress Claire, who played the young Elizabeth in The Queen.

Giusy is to Giuseppina as Josie is to Josephine. Giusy rhymes with "woozy," not "juicy."

Giusy

This English surname was originally a nickname for someone with a pock-marked face. It's a less-than-ideal meaning, but Greeley's upbeat sound and modern unisex style keep it on our lists.

Greeley

Familiar in Turkey and popular in Azerbaijan, this name has the appealing meaning "flower moon" or "rose moon". Aygül is an alternative form.

Gülay

Günay is a Turkish name of both Turkic and Persian origins, meaning 'moon-like' or 'related to the moon'. The name combines 'gün' (day, sun) with 'ay' (moon), symbolizing celestial beauty and brightness. For girls, it represents radiance and luminous beauty. The name is moderately common in Turkey and among Turkish communities worldwide. The umlaut over the 'u' gives the name its distinctive pronunciation. Günay has gained some international recognition while maintaining its strong cultural roots in Turkish heritage.

Günay

Rarely given as a full name for baby girls, but occasionally used as a nickname for names such as Harriet and Henrietta.

Harry

Before there was esteemed actress Anne Hathaway, there was Anne Hathaway, wife of Shakespeare — the former being named after the latter.
 
Either Anne Hathaway would be appropriate to honor with this attractive surname, and Hattie makes a sweet nickname.

Hathaway

Hickory

An English place name, belonging to a town in Leicestershire, England, and several in the USA. It is occasionally used as a name, in the style of Hadley and Henley.

Hinckley

A habitational surname denoting ancestors from one of the numerous English towns called Holloway. It first broke into the charts as a female name in 2020, when it was given to six baby girls. Since then, it has charted once in 2021, but for boys.
 In the UK, this name might be associated with the now closed London based prison or with the university, Royal Holloway.

Holloway

Holyday is an archaic term from which "holiday" is derived. It would make a meaningful middle for a child born on an important religious holiday.

Holyday

Humay is a feminine name with roots in Persian culture and mythology. In Persian literature, Humay (also spelled Homay or Humāy) appears as a legendary princess and queen. The name is believed to derive from the Persian word for 'phoenix' or 'mythical bird,' symbolizing rebirth, uniqueness, and grace. In some traditions, Humay is associated with the daughter of the Persian King Bahman, who ruled wisely and built magnificent palaces. The name carries connotations of nobility, leadership, and beauty. Though relatively uncommon in Western countries, Humay has maintained cultural significance in Persian and related cultures. Its short, distinctive sound makes it accessible to speakers of various languages while maintaining its exotic charm. The name's mythological associations give it depth and character that appeal to parents seeking names with rich cultural heritage.

Humay

Diminutive of Ignatius or its female form Ignatia – or, if you're thinking outside the box, of Ingrid or even Indigo. British actor, presenter and comedian Noel Fielding named his second daughter Iggy in 2020.

Iggy

Miami-based social media sensation Imaray Ulloa catapulted her previously unique name into the charts in 2021. It was one of the biggest debuts of the year, given to 17 baby girls, though it fell to nine girls the following year.

Imaray

A playful and vintage nickname for Elizabeth, Isabelle, or Isabella, if you're hoping to avoid Izzy, Lizzy, Belle, or Beth.

Isby

It looks like an alternative spelling of Izzy/Issy (and may well have been used as such), but Issey is actually a Cornish place and saint's name.

 The exact figure which the place name of St Issey references is not entirely clear. One possibility is that it is St Ita (or Itha, Ida, Ide), a 6th century Irish nun and abbess who remains one of Ireland's most venerated female saints. Another possibility is that it is St Yse (or Ysy), one of the many children of the 4th century Welsh saint and king St Brychan. St Yse is considered female in some sources, and male in others.

 Issey may also be a variant form of Iseult/Isolde, which is of unknown meaning – possibly "ice ruler", from Germanic origins, but perhaps more likely of uncertain Celtic origins.

Issey

Jacoby

Girl names ending in Y have been popular in recent years.

Emily is the 

most popular girl name ending with Y in the US

In England and Wales, Ivy is the top female name that ends with the letter Y, while

 in France the most popular Y-ending girl name is Romy

. Ireland's top girl name ending in Y is Lily, while Iceland's is Sóley.

 that we recommend include Winry, Bettany, and Whimsy.

Here are all Nameberry’s girl names that end with the letter Y, ordered by current popularity on Nameberry.

Baby girl names that end in the letter Y, including top Y-ending girl names and unique female names that end with Y, with meanings, origins, and definitions. (Page 239)

2000+ Girl Names That End in Y