If you like Ivy . . .
- Vicky
Origin:
Diminutive of VictoriaMeaning:
"victory"Description:
This once vivacious midcentury nickname is rarely used for modern babies.
- Vicy
Description:
Vicy is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive or nickname form of Victoria, which means 'victory' in Latin. This short, sweet variation maintains the spirited essence of its parent name while offering a more casual, contemporary feel. The simplified spelling gives it a modern, accessible quality while distinguishing it from the more common nickname Vicki. Though relatively uncommon as a formal given name, Vicy has charm as both a standalone name and a familiar shorthand. The name's brevity makes it practical and memorable, while its connection to Victoria links it to a name with historical significance and royal associations. Vicy might appeal to parents seeking a name that balances informality with classical roots, offering a friendly, approachable option that remains distinctive.
- Violet
Origin:
English from LatinMeaning:
"purple"Description:
Violet is soft and sweet, yet with a vivacious edge. Today, Violet is the top flower name for girls, outranking Lily and Iris in the Top 100, and the second most popular color name for girls after Scarlett.
- Wavy
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"undulating"Description:
Short for Waverly or a fresh twist on Navy, Wavy is a quirky and interesting new word name option.
- Willow
Origin:
English nature nameMeaning:
"willow tree"Description:
An ancient tree that figures in literature from Shakespeare to Harry Potter and is believed to possess magical powers, Willow is a lovely name, as graceful as its inspiration.
- Yale
- Zadie
Origin:
English variation of SadieMeaning:
"princess"Description:
When aspiring British writer Sadie Smith decided to change her name to the more distinctive and zippy Zadie at the age of fourteen, this attention-magnet name was born. But though it might sound like a modern initial-switch, Zadie was actually Number 539 in 1881, remaining in the Top 1000 for almost thirty years.
- Zazie
Origin:
FrenchDescription:
This jazzy French diminutive of Isabelle was first made famous by the title character of Raymond Queneau’s novel Zazie dans le métro, which was adapted into a film in 1960. It could also work as a nickname for Elizabeth or Susannah.