Names Ending in I for Boys

Perky Cherokee boy name with a great meaning. Foxes symbolize cleverness and playfulness in Cherokee culture.

Enoli

Many Russian names are derived from Greek names. Ermolai, also spelled Yermolai, is a Russian translation of the Greek Hermolaos.

Ermolai

Like Eugene, this is a grandpa name in its native Catalonia, though with vintage revival potential.

Eugeni

əli (pronounced approximately as 'uh-lee') is a masculine name found in various cultures with different spellings. The name appears to use the schwa symbol (ə) from the International Phonetic Alphabet, suggesting a specific pronunciation emphasis. In many Middle Eastern and Central Asian traditions, it relates to Ali, a name of Arabic origin meaning 'elevated' or 'high.' It holds particular significance in Islamic culture, as Ali ibn Abi Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad. The unique spelling with the schwa symbol may represent a specific dialectal pronunciation or linguistic tradition. While uncommon in this exact form in Western countries, similar-sounding names are widely used across different cultures and languages, making it a name with global connections and rich cultural heritage.

Əli

A lovely soft-yet-strong unisex Swahili name, with a great meaning to boot.

Fahari

In Choctaw culture, along with that of certain other Native American tribes, names were not solidified at birth. New names were given after major life achievements. In this case, after a hunt.

Falaamatabi

A high-style baby name that conjures the Italian luxury fashion house. Given to 11 boys and 13 girls in 2023, it's currently a gender-neutral choice in the US. 
 
Borrowed from the founders of the fashion brand, Adele and Eduardo Fendi, it can also be used as a short form for the Indonesian name Effendi meaning "master, sir, lord".

Fendi

Fəxri is a masculine name of Azerbaijani and Turkish origin. The name derives from the Arabic word 'fakhr' meaning 'pride,' 'honor,' or 'glory.' In Azerbaijani culture, Fəxri represents dignity and pride, often given to boys with the hope they will bring honor to their family. While primarily used in Azerbaijan and nearby Turkic regions, it remains relatively uncommon globally. The distinctive character 'ə' (schwa) in the spelling reflects its Azerbaijani pronunciation. As a name, Fəxri carries connotations of achievement, respectability, and high moral standing in its cultural context.

Fəxri

Fiji is a pleasingly quirky place name that's been little used for babies, but could work for either a boy or girl. Though it has been used quite a lot for fancy bottled water, we don't think it quite qualifies as a <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/10/water-baby-names">water name</a>.

Fiji

Lovers of Loki who don't appreciate the overt mythological reference might like this unusual Icelandic name.

Flóki

Popular in Iceland but primed for "Frosty the Snowman" jokes in the US.

Frosti

Fuyuki

A nickname for Gennady, a cool and unusual Russian boy name.

Ganei

As a masculine name, Gauri is Finnish in origin and derives from Gabriel.

Gauri

Related to the name Gawonisgi, also the Cherokee word for "speaker."

Gawonii

Gawonisgi

Genkei

Giorgi

Giuteni

Old Norse name derived from the word glóð, meaning "ember" or "glow".

Glóði

Boy names that end in the letter I are an ever-more-popular group. 

Levi is the most popular boy name in the US ending with I right now. Along with Levi, other 

Unique male names ending with the letter I 

that we recommend include the Hebrew-Latin Esai, the Biblical Zimri, and the Hindi Ravi, name of the sun god.

Here are all Nameberry’s boy names that end with the letter I, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

Boy Names Ending in I, including top I-end boy names and unique boy names that end with the letter I, with meanings, popularity, and origins, including Kai, Amari, and Kai (Page 123)

1100+ Boy Names That End in I