1330+ Boy Names That End in Y
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Galway
Place-name
Associated with the poet and novelist Galway Kinnell, this name of an Irish city, county, and bay would make an evocative choice. For further literary cred, writers Liam O'Flaherty and Frank Harris…
Gandy
Irish surname, derivation unknown.
A dandy, bouncy family name with tap shoes, high hat, and cane. There are several theories of its derivation, including as a nickname from the word 'ganty,' for a person who commonly wore gloves, or…
Ganny
Ganny is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may function as a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Gan-' in various cultures or as a nickname for names like Gannon or…
Gerity
Gerity is a masculine name that appears to be a variant or modern adaptation of the Irish surname Gerrity or Garrity, which derives from the Gaelic "O Gearaigh" meaning "descendant of Gearach" (a…
Gary
English
"spearman"
When Gary cracked the Top 10 in 1950, it was one of the first nonclassic boys’ names to do so, largely due to Gary (born Frank) Cooper, who was renamed after Gary, Indiana, his agent's hometown. Now,…
Garry
Garry is a masculine name typically considered a variant spelling of Gary, which originated as a diminutive of names like Gareth or Gerald, or from the Germanic element "gar" meaning "spear." This…
Brindley
Brindley is an English surname that has transitioned into use as a masculine given name. It originated as a locational surname derived from places in England, particularly from Old English elements…
Garvey
Irish
"rough peace"
Occasionally used in the African-American community to honor Jamaican activist Marcus Garvey, known as "Emperor of the Kingdom of Africa," though his first name is more frequently chosen. Another…
Garey
Garey is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Gary, which originated as a diminutive of names like Gareth or Garrison, or as an English surname derived from Germanic elements meaning…
Gay
French
"joyful"
The meaning of this word flipped from "cheerful" to "homosexual" during the twentieth century, and it's now almost certainly too loaded to sit comfortably as a baby name. Which is a shame as…
Gentry
English
"aristocracy"
A distinctive surname that, despite its meaning, has a cowboy swagger, a la Autry.
Geoffrey
Anglo-Saxon from French
"pledge of peace"
In the US, this spelling is less common than mid-century favorite Jeffrey, and it has faded from popularity faster. This more British spelling is the usual form for historical figures like Geoffrey…
Joffrey
Variant of Geoffrey
King Joffrey Baratheon, the petulant biological son of siblings Cersei and Jaime Lannisters, is perhaps the most notorious villain in the entire Game of Thrones canon. His name is practically a…
Berkley
Berkley is a masculine name derived from an English surname and place name, originally meaning 'birch tree meadow' or 'birch clearing' in Old English. This nature-inspired name carries associations…
Cy
Diminutive of Cyrus, Persian
"sun"
This evocative short name is suddenly chic — it was recently chosen by Jennifer Lawrence for her baby boy. JLaw's son's name honors Cy Twombly, the influential mid-century American artist. Born Edwin…
Gerry
Gerry is a friendly, approachable masculine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive of Gerald, Gerard, or Geraint. Derived from Germanic roots meaning 'spear ruler' or…
Currey
Currey is a masculine name that originated primarily as a surname derived from occupational or geographical roots. The name likely comes from Old French 'curier' meaning 'leather worker' or possibly…
Gerwazy
Gerwazy is a masculine name of Polish origin with deep historical roots. It derives from the Latin name Gervasius, which possibly meant 'spear servant' or was connected to ancient Germanic elements.…
Gibby
Gibby is a playful diminutive that typically derives from Gilbert or Gibson. The name Gilbert comes from Germanic origins meaning 'bright pledge' or 'shining hostage,' while Gibson was originally a…
Brindly
Brindly is a rare masculine name with English origins, likely derived from the place name Brindle in Lancashire, England. The suffix '-ly' gives it a distinctive, melodic quality. The name may be…