If you like Ivy . . .

  1. Vicky
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Victoria
    • Meaning:

      "victory"
    • Description:

      This once vivacious midcentury nickname is rarely used for modern babies.
  2. 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.

  3. Violet
    • Origin:

      English from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  4. Wavy
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "undulating"
    • Description:

      Short for Waverly or a fresh twist on Navy, Wavy is a quirky and interesting new word name option.
  5. Willow
    • Origin:

      English nature name
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  6. Yale
    • Zadie
      • Origin:

        English variation of Sadie
      • Meaning:

        "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:

        French
      • Description:

        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.