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Names ending in "y" come from various cultural traditions and carry a distinctive sound that makes them memorable.

Quick facts: names ending in "y"

  • 6,768 names ending in "y" are in our database
  • 1,923 girl names and 970 boy names end in "y"
  • 2,107 gender-neutral names also end in "y"
  • Top origins for "y" names: American, English, Hebrew

Girl Names Ending in "y"

1,923 girl names ending in "y" — showing top 100

#19
English
rival
#20
England
pure; innocent
#29
American
Originally a surname meaning 'ruler of the elves'.
#38
American↑ Rising
faithfulness
#40
England
light
#43
Ireland
Irish
#51
American
life
#56
Scotland
church
#65
English
Red gemstone
#72
American
helmeted chief
#74
England
Noble strength
#90
American
From the hay clearing or hay meadow
#103
American
calmness, peacefulness
#126
United Kingdom
Ash tree clearing
#133
Hebrew
Beloved
#200
French
beloved
#222
English
from the meadow of the Royal Fortress
#462
English↑ Rising
Gift of God
#499
American↑ Rising
English
#500
American
English
#501
American
English
#502
American
follower of Christ
#502
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#504
American
Spanish
#504
American
Sunflower
#505
English
A diminutive form of Emmeline or Emma, meaning 'universal' or 'whole'.
#505
Southeast Asian countries
flower
#505
American
English
#506
Spain
Spanish
#507
American
a combination of names
#507
American
Stylish or glamorous.
#510
American
Variant of Kelsey, meaning 'island of ships'.
#511
American
Christian faith
#513
American
a modern variant of the name McKenzie, meaning 'son of the wise ruler'.
#513
Spanish
night
#515
USA
a modern variation of Jennifer, meaning white wave
#516
American
English
#516
American
A modern name that could be a combination of 'Vera' and 'Wiley', suggesting diverse influences.
#517
France
French
#517
American
a combination of Lauren and Ashley, often symbolizing honor and ash tree
#517
English
the color brown, tawny
#518
English
a variant of Briar; a thorny patch
#518
American
A variant of the name Misha, often interpreted as 'gift from God'
#519
France
French
#520
English
English
#520
English
English
#520
Cambodia
Colorful, joyous
#521
American
English
#522
USA
Porshay is a modern variation of the name 'Portia', which often carries the meaning of 'offering'.
#523
American
derived from the Old English meaning 'from Annesley', referring to a place of the marshy land or a clearing in the woods
#523
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#525
American
Spanish
#525
USA
Noble
#526
American
English
#526
English
of the lily flower
#527
USA
A derivative of 'Jair,' meaning 'to enlighten' or 'to bring light'
#528
English
English
#529
USA
Hebrew
#530
France
Derived from the Latin 'Camilla', meaning 'young ceremonial attendant' or 'helper'.
#531
American
Norwegian
#532
Thailand
Thai
#532
USA
a modern blend of names and sounds
#533
Spanish
derived from the name meaning 'of the sea' or 'sea mistress'
#533
American
English
#533
American
English
#534
American
From Brittany
#535
English
A variant of Coral, referring to the marine invertebrates.
#535
English
English
#535
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#537
American
strong, virtuous, and honorable
#539
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#540
American
A combination of 'Noel' (Christmas) and 'Elany' (the light) implies 'Christmas light'.
#540
Greek
Greek
#541
Irish
Beloved
#542
American
Latin
#542
English
Pure
#542
American
English
#542
American
derived from Theresa, meaning 'harvester'
#543
Philippines
Filipino
#544
Slavic countries
a form of a name meaning 'breeze' or 'air'
#544
American
Pearl
#544
American
bright
#544
English
gift of God
#545
American
English
#547
Ireland
Irish
#547
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#550
American
A loving or tender person.
#551
American
Dweller by the brook
#551
USA
An invented name without a traditional meaning; popular in contemporary contexts.
#552
American
A derivative of the name 'Chaley', often interpreted as youthful or lively.
#553
American
Derived from Diana, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.
#553
American
From the hare meadow.
#554
American
Diminutive form of Sharon and Sharman
#555
American
A diminutive form that can derive from names like 'Pandora' or 'Pandita', often used as a cute or affectionate name.
#555
Spanish
The God is my salvation
#556
English
little raven
#556
English
from the peacock field
#556
Hebrew
Hebrew
#556
Mexico
Spanish
#557
American
One who is wise

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Boy Names Ending in "y"

970 boy names ending in "y" — showing top 100

#8
Germanic
Home ruler
#47
Latin
priceless
#70
American↑ Rising
Western meadow
#211
Greece
From 'Timotheos', meaning 'honoring God' or 'in the honor of God'.
#485
English
Divinely peaceful
#500
Japan
one hundred years
#503
English
Son of the farmer
#503
English
To utter words in one’s thoughts to a deity.
#507
USA
English
#508
English
English
#508
American
royal valley
#510
Ireland
Irish
#514
English
A combination of John and Tay
#518
Philippines
Sky; heavenly
#519
American
English
#520
American
A variation of Jamonte, meaning 'brave and strong'
#520
Cuba
Spanish
#522
English
lively, energetic
#524
USA
English
#524
American
A variant of the name Brett, meaning 'from Britain'.
#526
Hispanic Communities
God is gracious; a combination of John and Andy.
#529
American
Vigilant, Watchful
#529
Japan
to be found
#530
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#532
Norway
Lord.
#532
India
Hebrew
#535
English
A variation of Cord or Court, meaning 'the court or courtly one'.
#535
Greek
Greek
#535
American
English
#536
American
Old English
#536
Hebrew
My people
#537
England
A chapel or religious institution.
#537
Greece
Greek
#538
Cuba
A combination of José and Andrés
#539
Hebrew
Hebrew
#542
Scottish
famous ruler or wealthy
#544
United Kingdom
Old English
#544
American
twin
#546
Mexico
bright sky
#548
Indian
Possessor or holder
#549
English
Fierce or brave
#551
Italy
Latin
#555
USA
Of unknown meaning; possibly derived from 'Antonius'.
#555
American
the king
#555
American
Greek
#560
Jamaica
English
#561
American
a variant of Anthony, derived from Latin 'Antonius' which means 'priceless'
#561
American
A combination of John (meaning 'Yahweh is gracious') and Anthony (meaning 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth')
#562
American
Peaceful traveler
#562
India
Sanskrit
#567
United Kingdom
Welsh
#568
English
Variant of the name of origin related to royalty or nobility
#570
Arabic
Arabic
#571
American
Descendant of Jer
#572
American
Heard by God
#573
French
to go
#575
Spain
Spanish
#577
American
Coedy can be seen as a variation of Cody, which means 'helpful' or 'benefit'.
#578
American
French
#578
American
will + royal
#583
Irish
servant of the king
#586
Israel
אֵי בַּי - 'There is a house'
#587
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#588
Ireland
A beloved name with deep roots
#589
United Kingdom
clearing in the woods
#591
American
manly, brave
#595
American
Derived from Old English, meaning 'boundary lake'.
#599
Nigeria
Igbo
#600
United Kingdom
A diminutive form of Algernon, meaning 'whitish' or 'of the Elf'.
#603
England
Army ruler
#604
American
Old English
#604
Netherlands
Defender
#606
American
Brave and strong
#607
American
of the valley
#609
American
Solemn or cool-headed
#613
English
English
#615
American
English
#615
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#615
American
Variation of 'Zachary', meaning 'the Lord has remembered'.
#616
India
victorious
#617
American
African American Vernacular English
#618
American
God is gracious
#620
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#620
Russia
God saves
#623
American
Modern variation of the name T.J., derived from initials
#624
American
from the sea
#624
American
peaceful traveler
#624
American
English
#627
American
English
#627
American
little brother; a term of endearment
#627
Scotland
from the thorny hill
#631
American
heir to the throne
#632
English
driver of a team of cattle
#632
USA
Peaceful ruler
#633
American
A modern invented name with a unique sound.
#634
American
English
#634
English
English
#635
USA
Hebrew
#636
American
Manly; derived from Anthony
#637
English
meadow far away; a blend of 'fern' and 'lee'.

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Unisex Names Ending in "y"

2,107 gender-neutral names ending in "y" — showing top 100

#54
American↑ Rising
bright, shining light
#68
American
king's meadow
#69
American
English
#70
Germanic↑ Rising
Work ruler; from the Old German name 'Emmerich'
#101
France
Fair ruler
#102
American
Song or music
#110
English↑ Rising
English
#119
English
Heather field
#153
American↑ Rising
from the oak meadow
#156
American↑ Rising
from the dark meadow
#171
Hebrew
the Lord has remembered
#172
English
bailiff, steward
#175
American↑ Rising
From the Wren's Meadow
#188
American
Bent grass clearing
#197
American
priest's meadow
#204
Ireland
ditch, muddy place
#208
English
wished-for child
#231
American
English
#233
Ireland↑ Rising
Irish
#242
Ireland↑ Rising
red king
#245
Hebrew
God will uplift
#257
English
lily flower
#282
Scottish
Scottish
#285
English
pleasant seaside meadow
#289
England↑ Rising
flower
#304
English
English
#307
Australia
Wide meadow
#310
American↑ Rising
dew of the sea
#316
American↑ Rising
Brave in battle
#323
American
spirited
#326
American↑ Rising
Battle worthy
#333
American
A trip or experience, commonly understood as a transition or personal growth.
#345
American
From the hares' meadow
#348
American
The condition of being threefold
#354
American↑ Rising
English
#359
American
From the broad meadow
#363
English↑ Rising
English
#365
American
Burnt field
#367
American↑ Rising
Brave; powerful
#381
English
jaybird
#390
France↑ Rising
oarsman
#395
American
noble
#406
American↑ Rising
English
#424
English
Rival, eager
#431
France↑ Rising
unfortunate
#435
English
English
#439
American
Derived from the concept of fate or predetermined events; suggests an individual's significant purpose or fate.
#449
American↑ Rising
merciful, kindly
#451
American↑ Rising
The name is derived from the holly tree, symbolizing protection and peace.
#454
American
Happiness, delight
#455
United Kingdom
happiness
#461
English
English
#490
American
English
#496
Ireland
Irish
#500
English
English
#501
English
manifestation of God
#504
American
descendant of Conn
#508
American
English
#510
American
A variation of the name 'Brady,' which means 'spirited' or 'descendant of Brádaigh'.
#515
Irish
Irish Gaelic
#516
England
Inhabitant by the river bay.
#516
American
Derived from James, meaning supplanter
#518
American
A shortened form of Melinda, which means 'honey' or 'sweet'
#519
Ireland↑ Rising
Sea warrior
#520
English↑ Rising
English
#521
English
from the ash tree meadow
#527
American
English
#528
English
from the dark village
#533
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#533
American
who is like God
#536
American
Of noble birth
#539
India
Hindi
#541
Ireland
daughter of the river
#541
American↑ Rising
English
#544
American
American
#544
Japan
Japanese
#547
American
Noble or high-minded
#548
American
The name may derive from the Swahili word for 'to be rich'
#548
American
A modern blend, possibly derived from 'Marsha' and 'Shay'.
#549
American
Flower
#550
American
Derived from 'Renee', reflecting rebirth.
#551
United Kingdom
Old English
#551
American
from the land of the family of the chaste or pure
#553
American↑ Rising
German
#556
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#556
USA
Savior
#556
English
king, royal
#562
American
English
#565
American
victory
#566
American
Irish
#575
American
Like steel; strong and determined
#577
American
Noble strength
#577
Arabic
اسمى - 'Asma' - 'Lofty, Elevated'
#581
English↑ Rising
mortal, clay
#581
American
A derivative of the surname Macey, which is of French origin and means 'sower of seeds'.
#583
American
The king
#588
American
Greek
#593
American
French
#594
American
English
#597
Scottish
From the king's meadow