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Unique Baby Names That End in I

  1. Priti

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "pleasure, joy"

    • Description:

      A popular female name in India, Priti (or Preeti) is a sweet and pretty-sounding option.
  2. Sireli

    • Origin:

      Estonian

    • Description:

      May derive from Estonian "sirel", meaning "lilac flower".
  3. Teleri

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "your mayfly"

    • Description:

      The name of a maiden of King Arthur's court in some accounts. It is a contraction of Welsh "ty" (thy) + Eleri.
  4. Mykelti

    • Origin:

      Native American

    • Meaning:

      "silent friend"

    • Description:

      Brought into the spotlight by actor Mykelti Williamson, who was given it by his half-Blackfoot Indian grandfather
  5. Lazuli

    • Origin:

      Persian place name

    • Description:

      Now deeply associated with the gemstone Lapis Lazuli, Lazuli is derived from one of the places where the stone was first mined. The word Lazuli is the root for words like azure. Lapis Lazuli is a deep and rich blue color and was used for pigments and jewellery. Lazuli can be used for a boy or a girl.
  6. Ishani

    • Description:

      Ishani is a feminine name with Sanskrit origins, carrying rich cultural significance in Hindu tradition. The name means 'ruling' or 'powerful' and is associated with Goddess Parvati, wife of Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology. Ishani is specifically one of the eight forms (or aspects) of Parvati known as the Ashta Matrikas. The name combines melodic sounds with profound meaning, representing feminine strength and divine energy. While traditional in India, Ishani has gained modest international recognition as parents increasingly seek names with cultural depth and spiritual significance. The name is appreciated for its relatively straightforward pronunciation despite its exotic origins, making it accessible to Western speakers while maintaining its authentic Indian roots. Ishani offers the perfect balance of uniqueness and accessibility.

  7. Jussi

    • Description:

      Jussi is a Finnish male name that functions as a familiar form of Johannes, the Finnish variant of John. With roots in Hebrew, the original name Yochanan means 'God is gracious.' Jussi has been particularly popular in Finland, where it maintains cultural significance and is recognized as distinctly Finnish. The name gained broader recognition through famous Finnish tenor Jussi Björling (1911-1960), whose international opera career brought the name to wider attention. Though common in Finland, Jussi remains relatively uncommon outside Nordic countries. The name has a warm, approachable quality with its soft consonants and ending vowel. Despite limited international use, it represents Finnish naming traditions while being relatively easy for non-Finnish speakers to pronounce.
  8. Pallavi

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "budding leaf, shoot"

    • Description:

      An Indian girl name with a meaning reminiscent of spring, Pallavi has an attractive, sunny sound and fashionable -i ending, and it could work well outside of India. One example is the Indian-Australian actress Pallavi Sharda, best known for her role in Lion (2016), a film nominated for several Academy Awards.
  9. Ngozi

    • Origin:

      African, Nigerian-Igbo

    • Meaning:

      "blessing"

    • Description:

      Dynamic and creative; common in Africa, challenging here. Pronunciation isn't as difficult as you'd guess, but everyone will have to ask. Many favor n-GO-zee, but a native speaker tells us that it is closer to n-GAW-zee, and we've found at least one n-GAH-zee, too.
  10. Shalini

    • Origin:

      Hindi, Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "modest"

    • Description:

      Definitely usable for an American baby with Indian heritage.
  11. Pryderi

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Description:

      The son of Pwyll and Rhiannon in Welsh mythology, Pryderi (which means "care; worry" in Welsh) is a central figure of the Mabinogi. Kidnapped by a mysterious beast as a baby, he is raised by another family before being reunited with his parents as a young man, eventually succeeding his father as Lord of Dyfed. He is killed by the magician Gwydion in single combat. American author Lloyd Alexander used the name for a character in his "Chronicles of Prydain" series, based on Welsh mythology.
  12. Camari

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Camari is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Italian word 'camara' meaning 'chamber' or 'room', or have connections to Arabic origins meaning 'moon'. Some see it as a creative variation of names like Cameron or Kamari.
  13. Murali

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "flute"

    • Description:

      A gentle yet vibrant name of Sanskrit origin, this musical choice means "flute". It is connected to the Hindu god Krishna who is often depicted as playing the instrument. Notable bearers include actors Murali Siddalingaiah and Murali Sharma and cricketers Murali Vijay Deshabandu Muralitharan "Murali".
  14. Solvei

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian

    • Description:

      Variant of Solveig.
  15. Fehmi

    • Origin:

      Turkish, Albanian, from Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "understanding, comprehension, knowing"

    • Description:

      A form of the Arabic name Fahmi, used in Türkiye and Albania. Albanian-Kosovar sociologist Fehmi Agani is considered a national hero, making this a great name to honour Albanian heritage, and for lovers of poetry, Fehmî was a 16th-century Ottoman poet.
  16. Assisi

    • Origin:

      Italian place-name

    • Description:

      This lovely Umbrian hill town became a striking first name for the young daughter of Jade Jagger.
  17. Dhruvi

    • Origin:

      Feminine form of Dhruv or Dhruva, Gujarati, Hindi, Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "fixed, stable, unmovable"

    • Description:

      In Hindu mythology, Dhruva was a devotee of Vishnu who became the North Star — also known as Polaris. Deriving from Sanskrit, it is a solid name, associated with unshakeable devotion, justice, and the solar system.
  18. Anthimi

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "of flowers"

    • Description:

      Sharing sounds with Anthea, Xanthe, and Ianthe, this melodic Greek name is associated with blooming flowers. The masculine form is Anthimos.
  19. Aapeli

    • Origin:

      Finnish form of Abel, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "breath"

    • Description:

      A gentle yet spirited Finnish form of Biblical Abel, Aapeli is borne by basketball player Aapeli Alanen and was the pen name of writer Simo Puupponen.
  20. Lavrenti

    • Origin:

      Russian, Georgian

    • Meaning:

      "from Laurentium"

    • Description:

      A form of Laurence used in Russia and Georgia. From Russian, it may also be transliterated as Lavrentiy or Lavrenty.