1330+ Boy Names That End in Y

Gaby

Gaby is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive of Gabriel, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my strength.' While Gaby is also used for girls (often short for Gabrielle), as a…

Gradey

Gradey is a contemporary masculine name that has recently gained some recognition, particularly in American sports culture. With limited historical usage, it appears to be a modern invention,…

Nikky

Nikky is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive form of Nicholas or Nikolas, though it can also stand independently. With Greek origins through its parent name, Nikky ultimately derives from…

Penney

Penney is primarily a surname of English origin that has occasionally been adopted as a masculine given name. Derived from the Old English 'penig' meaning 'penny,' it originally referred to someone…

Penny

Penny as a masculine name represents an interesting naming trend, as it's more commonly recognized as a feminine nickname for Penelope. For boys, Penny likely functions as a nickname derived from…

Rawley

Rawley is a distinctive masculine name with English origins, derived from the Old English surname Raleigh, which referred to a deer clearing or meadow. Historically associated with the notable…

Rawly

Rawly is a unique masculine name of English origin. It likely evolved as a variant of Rawley or Raleigh, which derived from Old English place names meaning 'red clearing' or 'roe deer meadow.' As a…

Rubey

Rubey is an uncommon masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Ruby, which traditionally has been more commonly used for girls. The name originates from the precious red gemstone, which…

Ruby

Hebrew

"behold, a son"

Ruby could be a short form of the Biblical name Reuben and especially its streamlined form, Ruben. As a gemstone name, it's currently enjoying a fresh boom of popularity for girls – nearing the US…

Fadey

Fadey is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Russian culture. It is derived from the Greek name Thaddeus (Θαδδαῖος), which may have Aramaic roots meaning "heart" or "courageous."…

Gatsby

German surname and literary name

"from Gaddesby"

Gatsby is one of the most famous literary surnames, borne by the titular character of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby . The book's Jay Gatsby gussied up his surname from Gatz, whose meaning is…

Kennelly

Gaelic

"male descendant of a wolf"

Kennelly could be an upbeat modern namesake for a Grandpa Kenneth; it can also be spelled Kenneally.

Taffy

Welsh

"beloved friend"

Taffy, in addition to being a diminutive of Dafydd, is a slang term for Welsh people in general – probably from the River Taff. Too candy-like to be used in the US.

Jonty

Diminutive of Jonathan

"gift of Jehovah"

Jaunty, to say the least, Jonty might be an option if Johnny feels too old school. It has been noticed most often on the playing fields, as in U.K. rugby player Jonty Parkin (born Jonathan) and South…

Covy

Irish

"victorious"

Variously spelled Covy and Covey, this is a surname derived from the first name Cobthach. Like cousins Coby and Cody, it has an energetic nickname feel.

Brentley

Modern invented name

The popular -ley suffix can be credited for this name's use in recent years. We're not loving that it sounds as trendy and of-the-moment as it is.

Fursey

Irish

"virtue"

Fursey is an ancient Irish saint's name little-used in modern times. St. Fursey was born in the seventh century a noble in Ireland but traveled to England and France to found monasteries and spread…

Yeray

Yeray is a masculine name of Guanche origin, from the indigenous people of the Canary Islands. It means "the brave one" or "the one who brings good things." Once obscure outside the Canaries, the…

Mandy

Short form of Armando

In the US, Mandy may be a common girls' name, a Bobby Soxerish nickname for Amanda, but in the Latin community, it's a popular nickname for Armando, the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of…

Diggory

French

"Lost one"

This buoyant name has the same bouncy rhythm as Rafferty and Barnaby, but is virtually unused. It has plenty of literary cred, too: characters in The Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter and Thomas…