Names Ending in Y for Girls

Shaily

Shavy is a modern feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may function as a diminutive of Hebrew names like Shava or as a variant of Shavonne/Chavonne, which has French roots. In some cases, it appears as a creative contemporary invention or nickname. Pronounced SHAY-vee, this short, bright-sounding name has a contemporary feel with its trendy 'v' sound and 'ee' ending. Shavy remains quite rare as a formal given name in most countries, making it a distinctive choice. The name's multicultural possibilities lend it flexibility across different backgrounds. Its modern character and uncommon status appeal to parents seeking something unique yet accessible. While the name lacks extensive historical usage, its straightforward pronunciation and spelling make it practical despite its rarity.

Shavy

Siggy can be a short form of any name that starts with Sig-. Most Sig- names have Germanic origins, like the Scandinavian names Signe and Sigrid. In this context, Siggy means "victory".
 
Siggy is also a nickname for the Hebrew names Sigal and Sigalit, meaning "violet". Siggy Flicker is a former cast member of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Siggy

A sparkling choice for a nighttime-born daughter.

Simay

A bold word name with a sweet meaning — Sincerely would make a stand-out middle name now that Truly is becoming mainstream.

Sincerely

Sinfoy

Smokey

Snowy has only ever appeared on the charts twice: in 2013, when it was given to 6 baby girls, and in 2016, when it was used for five. With recent celeb choices such as Stormi and Thunder, could Snowy be next on parents' lists?

Snowy

A racy option best reserved for a nickname. The figurative sense of the word, to mean "salacious," has been around since the mid-19th century.

Spicy

Primarily used in Latin America, but a small number of American girls have been named Suheily each year since 1999.

Suheily

Sunay is a feminine name with Turkish origins, derived from the Turkish word 'sun' meaning 'honor' or 'reputation,' combined with the suffix 'ay' meaning 'moon.' Together, the name poetically represents 'honored as the moon' or 'moon of honor.' Sunay can also be found as a surname in Turkish culture. While not commonly used in Western countries, it has maintained steady popularity in Turkey and among Turkish diaspora communities. The name carries positive connotations of dignity, respect, and natural beauty. Its melodic sound and meaningful etymology make it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name with cultural significance and a distinctive quality.

Sunay

The Finnish word for autumn, occasionally used as a baby name in Finland.

Syksy

A rare virtue-style name, associated with determination and dedication to a particular cause or goal, with having a strong grip, and with an enduring existence. This could be spun positively and associated with hard work and focus, but there may also be an undertone of negativity to the word name, a degree of being too dedicated to one goal or of something, such as a myth, enduring for just too long. 
 
Similar in sound to Felicity and in meaning to Constance, it could make for an interesting middle name.

Tenacity

Yes, Timothy has been given to baby girls before — although how many were the result of a clerical error, we can’t be sure.

Timothy

Too-cute nickname name that is occasionally heard in aristocratic circles in England, usually bearing no obvious relation to the official name. There are characters named Topsy and Bopsy in the video game Lovecraft Country.

Topsy

Troy shot to popularity as a first name in tandem with that of 1960s heartthrob Troy (born Merle) Donahue; its image has now, thanks in part to the Brad Pitt-starring epic, Troy, receded back to conjuring up the ancient site of the Trojan wars. A handful of baby girls also receive the name each year, down from a peak of 119 births in 1961.

Troy

Tülay is a common name among Gen X and Millennial Turkish women — it was in the Turkish Top 100 through 1990. As a word, tülay can mean "delicate as a tulle" (the fabric) and "bright like the moon", but means "tulle moon" as a name.

Tülay

The author Roald Dahl named his oldest daughter Olivia Twenty, after a $20 bill he had in his pocket, and her birthday on April 20.

Twenty

Like Felicity, but faster. Given to 6 girls in 2020.

Velicity

Velleity

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 242)

2000+ Girl Names That End in Y