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2000+ Girl Names That End in Y

  1. Letty

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Letitia or similar

    • Meaning:

      "joy, gladness"

    • Description:

      Letty is a sweet vintage gem, playful and cosy and more unexpected than Lottie, the popular pet form of popular Charlotte. Originally used as a nickname for Letitia or Lettice, it could also work for Scarlett, Juliet, Violet, Leighton, Arlette, Loretta, Colette, or Liberty.
  2. Dusty

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      Dusty first became popular as a girl's name thanks to singer Dusty Springfield - born Mary. She used her childhood nickname professionally, and many parents embraced Dusty as a name for their daughters, especially in the 1970s.
  3. Ripley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "strip of clearing in the woods"

    • Description:

      With its surname-style, literary feel, and similarity in sound to Finley, Juniper, Pippa, Riley, and Presley, Ripley is an unexpected choice that was given to more than 200 girls in each recent year. First used back in the 80s, thanks to the powerful character played by Sigourney Weaver in the Alien films, it began to be used more substantially in the 2000s, after it was chosen by actress Thandiwe Newton for her daughter.
  4. Journey

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "passage from one place to another"

    • Description:

      One of the new word names, appealing to parents attracted to the idea of a spiritual -- or even an actual -- voyage. The Journee spelling is also being used. Unisex alert: Jenna Jameson used Journey for one of her twin boys, as did the Black Eyed Peas rock musician known as Taboo.
  5. Izzy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Isabel and Isabella

    • Description:

      The longer Isabella stays in the Top 10—and it's been there for more than a decade—the more we hear the nickname Izzy (especially if we watch Grey's Anatomy). it's just a matter of time before it stands on its own, as it has as a first name for the daughter of Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher.
  6. Ginny

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Virginia, American place-name and Latin

    • Meaning:

      "virginal"

    • Description:

      Ginny was more common before Jenny and its myriad variants came along.
  7. Brinley

    • Origin:

      English, combination of Brynn + Lee "burnt clearing; hill + meadow"

    • Meaning:

      "burnt clearing; hill + meadow"

    • Description:

      Brinley was a surprise entrant to the US Top 1000 in 2009, however, in 2023, it doesn't feel surprising at all. In fact, alternative spellings Brynleigh and Brynlee also rank in the Top 1000, with Brynley not too far behind.
  8. Fay

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "fairy"

    • Description:

      Fay, also spelled Faye, who had been napping quietly since the 1930's, has, like cousins May/Mae and Ray/Rae, sat up and started rubbing her eyes, ready for a mini-comeback, especially as a middle name. In 2014, Faye hopped back onto the US Top 1000, though Fay is used much more quietly as a first name.
  9. My

    • Origin:

      Swedish diminutive of Maria

    • Meaning:

      "bitter; wished-for child"

    • Description:

      Although the sound is pretty, "my" is too common of an English word for My to be usable as a baby name in Anglophone countries.
  10. July

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "month name"

    • Description:

      Most things Jul-related – from the month of July to popular modern names Julia and Julian – originate with Roman emperor Julius Caesar, and the month name July is no exception. Fifteen girls and seven boys were named July in 2013, putting this month name into the class of gender neutral names.
  11. Bunny

    • Origin:

      Animal name

    • Description:

      Bunny may be adorable, but is it really enough of a name for your daughter? Plus if Buffy is fluffy, what would that make Bunny?
  12. Avy

    • Description:

      Avy is a contemporary feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Avery or Ava, both of which have gained popularity in recent decades. Avy could derive from the Latin 'avis' meaning 'bird', suggesting qualities of freedom and grace. As a standalone name, Avy has a modern, minimalist appeal with its short, symmetrical structure. In the United States, Avy remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality while still being easy to pronounce and spell. Its brevity and ending 'y' sound create a name that feels both youthful and adaptable, suitable from childhood through adulthood.

  13. Apricity

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "the warmth of the sun in winter"

    • Description:

      Part-April, part-Felicity, but with the wonderfully whimsical feel of Serendipity. Apricity debuted in the US charts for the first time in 2022.
  14. Renley

    • Origin:

      and ley

    • Meaning:

      "clearing, meadow"

    • Description:

      With the sprightly "Ren" and "Wren" currently in fashion, and "ley" a productive suffix to create new names, this combination was inevitable, and is chirpy and appealing. Renley has been on the US charts for girls since 2012, and for boys since 2013. It probably got a boost from the Game of Thrones character Renly Baratheon, albeit with a slightly different spelling.
  15. Thessaly

    • Origin:

      Greek, place name, meaning unknown

    • Description:

      The name of an area in northern Greece, known in the era of Homer's Odyssey as Aeolia, Thessaly makes a spirited and pretty place name. Reminiscent of Tessa, Rosalie, and Thea, the name likely derives from that of an ancient tribe, though the exact meaning isn't known.
  16. Delancey

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "from Lancey"

    • Description:

      This is an energetic dance of an Irish surname, great for both genders. Could also be spelled Delancy.
  17. Sigourney

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "daring king"

    • Description:

      Actress Sigourney -- born Susan -- Weaver made this unusual name (which she found in The Great Gatsby) famous, if not popular.
  18. Sky

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      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 daughter, born in 2010.
  19. Esmeray

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "dark moon"

    • Description:

      Lovers of Esme might also like this beautiful Turkish name, with its mysterious meaning. The last syllable sounds like "rye".
  20. Ivory

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "hard, white material from the tusks and teeth of animals; pale, white"

    • Description:

      Ivory was last popular a hundred years ago. In 2013, it finally began to regain some momentum in the female rankings, reentering the Top 1000, while 2024 saw it jump up the charts again by over 100 places, making it a To 500 name.