Browse Submitted Names

This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the pattern is *y.

More Filters

gender

usage

pattern

Select filters then press SEARCH below

-Gender

any masculine feminine unisex

+Usage, language or place

Usage	clear
Language	clear
Place	clear

-Letters

Initial	clear
Start	clear
End	clear
Substring	clear
Pattern	clear help?
the letters in the pattern are compared to the letters in the name * is a wildcard that matches zero or more letters example: oo matches names which contain oo _ is a wildcard that matches exactly one letter example: __z matches names which have two letters and then z

+Meaning and keywords

Meaning	clear help?
	expand search to include grammatical forms
	expand search to include close synonyms
	expand search to include subclasses
separate search terms with spaces search for an exact phrase by surrounding it with double quotes this field understands simple boolean logic force a term to be included by preceding it with a + sign force a term to be excluded by preceding it with a - sign expand search to include grammatical forms: attempt to include grammatical forms of the meanings example: speak includes spoke expand search to include close synonyms: attempt to include synonyms of the meanings example: brave includes courageous expand search to include search narrower synonyms: attempt to include subclasses of the meanings example: reptile includes turtle
Description	clear help?
	ignore name meanings
the description is the meaning and history write-up for the name separate search terms with spaces search for an exact phrase by surrounding it with double quotes example: "lord of the rings" matches names from the novel 'The Lord of the Rings' this field understands simple boolean logic force a term to be included by preceding it with a + sign force a term to be excluded by preceding it with a - sign example: +greek +(legend myth) -zeus matches Greek names of myths or legends not about Zeus ignore name meanings: keywords from the name meanings are ignored

+Length

clear

+Sound and syllables

Pronunciation	clear help?
	case sensitive
see the pronunciation key for a guide on how to write the sounds sounds can only be searched in names that have been assigned pronunciations * is a wildcard that will match zero or more letters in the pronunciation example: lee matches names which end with the sound lee* _ is a wildcard that will match exactly one letter in the pronunciation example: __z matches names which have two letters and then a z (s) matches exactly one syllable in the pronunciation example: (s)(s)ra matches names which have two syllables and then the sound rah (c) matches a consonant (k) matches a consonant or consonant cluster (v) matches a vowel (p) matches a plosive or stop consonant (f) matches a fricative consonant (n) matches a nasal consonant case sensitive: check this if you wish distinguish between unstressed lowercase sounds and stressed uppercase sounds
Syllables	clear help?
syllables can only be counted in names that have been assigned pronunciations names without pronunciations are excluded from results

+Popularity

List	clear
Year	clear
Rank	clear

+Famous namesake

Category

clear

+Name day

Country	clear
Month	clear
Day	clear

+Options

Sort	clear
Display	clear

Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.

Ily f English (Modern, Rare)
Acronym of the phrase I love you.

Imany f Swahili
A variant of Imani.

Imaray f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Spanish (Caribbean, Rare)
This is borne by Cuban social media personality Imaray Ulloa (1990-).

Immy f English (British)
Diminutive of Imogen.

Immý f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Icelandic form of Immy.

Imy f English
Diminutive of Imogen or Imogene.

Imy f Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Imee.

İncənay f Azerbaijani
From the Azerbaijani incə meaning "artful, high quality" or "delicate, gentle, fine, soft" and ay meaning "moon".

Iney f Manx
Of debated origin and meaning. While some scholars consider this name a Manx form of Eithne, others derive it from Manx inney "daughter (of)". This name used to be Anglicized as the etymologically unrelated Annie.

Infinity f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Directly taken from the English word, ultimately from Latin infinitas "endlessness; boundlessness".

Ingely f Estonian (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Ingel.

Ingey f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Younge form of Ingiøy.

Ingiøy f Old Norse
Likely a combingation of Ing(i)- and øy.

Ingny f Norwegian (Rare)
Combination of Ing and either the Old Norse element nýr "new; young; fresh" or the Old Norse element ný "new moon; waxing moon".

Ingridy f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Ingridi.

Inky f English

Integrity f English (American, Rare)
From the English word integrity, which is derived from Middle French intégrité, then from Latin integritās meaning “soundness, integrity”.

Inviony f Indonesian (Modern, Rare)

Iny f German (Modern, Rare)
Variant and diminutive of Ina.

Ïnyïqay f Bashkir
Possibly a diminutive or pet form of Ïnyï.

Ipay f Atayal

Iracy f Brazilian, Tupi
Variant of Iraci.

Irany f Brazilian, Tupi
Variant of Irani.

Irawaty f Indonesian
Variant of Irawati.

Irdý f Faroese
Faroese form of Irdi.

Iresu-kamuy f Far Eastern Mythology
Means ""people teacher"" in Ainu; alternate name of Kamuy-huci.

Irfonwy f Welsh
Feminine form of Irfon.

Irisoy f Uzbek
The given name Iris followed by oy meaning "moon".

Isabelly f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Isabelli.

Isabely f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Isabeli.

Isamay f English (Modern)
A combination of Isa and May

Isannay f Irish (Anglicized, Rare, Archaic)
Obscure and obsolete Irish variant of Ismay.... [more]

Isay f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Isabel, Luisa, Melissa and other names that start with or contain isa.

Isemay f Medieval English
Perhaps from a hypothetic Germanic name like *Ismegi or *Ismagi, *Ismagin, which would mean "iron strength" from isan, itself from îsarn "iron" (see Isanbrand; however, the first element could also be îs "ice") combined with magan "strength, might"... [more]

Ísey f Icelandic (Modern)
Combination of the Old Norse name elements íss "ice" (compare Icelandic ís) and ey "island; flat land along a coast" (which is also often related to the Old Norse name element auja "(gift of) luck; fortune").

Isley f & m English (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Isley. This name is pronounced identically to Eisele, which was used by American country singer Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum for her daughter born 2013.

Ismary f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), American (Hispanic, Rare), Medieval English, English (Archaic)
Spanish variant of Ismaria as well as a Medieval English vernacular form and Early Modern English variant of Ismeria.

Ismay f English (British), Dutch, Anglo-Norman, Medieval Irish
Variant of Isemay, an Anglo-Norman name of uncertain origin and meaning. It was also recorded in medieval Ireland on women born into Anglo-Norman families.

Ísmey f Icelandic (Modern)
Combination of the Old Norse name elements íss "ice" (compare Icelandic ís) and mǣr "little girl; virgin, unmarried girl" or mær "daughter" or mėy "girl".

Istakoy f Uzbek
Derived from istak meaning "wish" and oy meaning "moon".

Isy f English (Modern)
Variant of Izzy.

Italy f English (Modern, Rare)
From the country of Italy. Mostly used in America.

Itamary f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)

Itzy f Mexican, American (Hispanic, Modern)
Diminutive of Itzayana, perhaps influenced by English Izzy.

Ivaly f English (American), American (Hispanic)
Of uncertain origin and meaning.... [more]

Ivany f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Ivani.

Ivary f & m African American (Rare)

Ivery m & f African American (Rare)
Variant of Ivory or Avery.

Ivey f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Ivey. In the case of the feminine name, it is also considered a variant of Ivy.

Ivony f Obscure (Rare)

Ivry f English (American)

Ivvy f English (Rare)
Variant of Ivy. According to the SSA, Ivvy was given to 6 girls in 2018.

Izabelly f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Izabelle.

Izzatoy f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek izzat meaning "esteem, honour" and oy meaning "moon".

Jaciely f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Jacieli.

Jackey m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Jackie.

Jacky f & m English
Variant of Jackie.

Jacolby m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Blend of Jacoby and Colby.

Jacy f & m English
Popular in Westerns and Western romances for both male and female, white and Native American characters. It is probably a variant of Jessie 1 or Jesse, a name popular in the American West for both men and women.

Jacy f & m Brazilian, Tupi
Variant of Jaci 2.

Jadey f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Jade.

Jady m & f English (American)
Comes from the greek origin of "super awesome and cool"

Jady f English (American, Americanized, Rare)
A hypochoristic form of Jade or a variant of Jaydee.

Jaemily f Filipino (Rare)

Jahanaý f Turkmen
From the Persian جهان (jahan) meaning "world" and Turkmen aý meaning "moon".

Jahonoy f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek jahon meaning "the world" and oy meaning "moon".

Jaidy m & f American (Rare)
Diminutive of Jaid and Jaide.

Jailey f English (Modern, Rare), Dutch
Variant of Jaylee.

Jaimey f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Jamie.

Jaimy f & m English (Rare), Dutch
Variant of Jamie.

Jairy f Spanish (Caribbean)

Jaisley f English (Modern)

Jaky m & f Various (Rare)
Variant of Jackie.

Jaley f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaylee.

Jamesy m & f English (Rare)
Variant of James, also used as a female form of James.

Jamilly f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Jamily.

Jamily f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Jamili.

Jammey f English (American)
This name is linked to Jammie, Jamie, James. Which makes her a 3rd Generational Favorite Young Achievable Woman!.. L.L.L.JMJ³

Jammy f & m English
Variant of Jamie.

Jamoloy f Uzbek
Derived from jamol meaning "beauty" and oy meaning "moon".

Jamy f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Jamie.

Janay f English (Modern, Rare)
Apparently a variant of Janae.

Janay f Karachay-Balkar
From the Persian جان (jân) meaning "soul" and Karachay-Balkar ай (ay) meaning "moon".

Jancey f Scots
Diminutive of Janet.

Jancy f Faroese
Variant of Jansý.

Janelly f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Elaborated form of Janelle.

Janely f Estonian (Modern)
Variant of Janeli.

Janery f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), American (Hispanic, Rare)

Jannatoy f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek jannat meaning "heaven" and oy meaning "moon".

Janney f English

Janny f Scots
Shetlandic Scots diminutive of Janet.

Jansý f Faroese
Pet form of Jana (the ending probably inspired by Nancy).

Jany m & f English
Diminutive of Jan

Jany f German (Modern, Rare)
Diminutive of Jana 1.... [more]

Jarely f Mexican (Rare)

Jaruby f American (Hispanic)
Meaning: "Perfection"... [more]

Jasey m & f English (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Variant of Jacey.

Jassely f Spanish (Latin American)

Jassy f Literature
The title character of a 1944 melodramatic novel by Norah Lofts, made into a film in 1947. In the story, Jassy is a wild gypsy girl. The name seems to be a form of Jessie 1 – probably not short for Jessica, but a pet form of Jane.

Jastiny f American (Modern, Rare)

Jasy f & m Tupi (Rare), Brazilian (Rare)
Variant of Jacy.

Jaxy f English (American, Rare, ?)

Jaycey f & m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jacey.

Jaydy f American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare)
Perhaps a Spanish variant of Heidi. This is borne by Mexican model and actress Jaydy Michel (1975-), who was formerly married to the Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz.

Jayley f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaylee possibly influenced by the spelling of the name Hayley.

Jayly f English
Variant spelling of Jaylee.

Jayney f English
Variant of Janey.

Jazay f Obscure

Jazly f American (Rare)
Variant of Jazlyn.

Jazzy m & f Various
Diminutive of names with the syllable jaz or jas such as Jasmine, Jasper and Jazzabelle

Jeanelly f Spanish (Caribbean)
Composed of the English name “Jean” and the ending “elly”.

Jeanny f French, English
Diminutive of Jean 2 or Jeanne

Jeanty f Romani (Archaic)
Variant of Jenty.

Jehiely f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)

Jeimy f & m Spanish (Latin American)
Variant of Yeimy.

Jelly f & m English
Pet form of names with the syllable -gel or -jel, such as Angel, Angelica and Angelie.

Jemily f English
A combination of Jemma and Emily

Jemmy f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Jemma and Jemima.

Jenavy f American (Rare)
Variant of Genevie.

Jenay f English (Modern)
Elaborated form of Jen or variant of Janae.

Jenesy f American (Modern, Rare), American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Génesis or Hennessy.

Jenifry f Cornish
Cornish form of Gwenfrewi.

Jenney f English (Rare)
Variant of Jenny.

Jenny f Greek (Anglicized, Modern)
Anglicized form of Tzeni. It is used as a diminutive of Evgenia, influenced by the unrelated English name Jenny.

Jentry f & m English (American)
Variant of Gentry.

Jenty f Romani (Archaic)
Variant of Genti; in some cases it may also have been a variant of Jinty.

Jeny f English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Filipino (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Variant of Jenny.

Jeopardy f English (Rare)
From the English word jeopardy "risk, gamble, danger".

Jersey f & m English
From the name of the island Jersey (located in the English Channel between the UK and France) whose name was derived from the Old Norse name element -ey "island" combined with either Old Norse Geirr ("Geirr's island"), jarl ("the earl's island") or hjǫrr ("sword island").

Jesamy f English (Rare)
Variant of Jessamy.

Jesely f South American (Modern, Rare)

Jesemy f English (Rare)
Variant of Jessamy.

Jesey f Spanish (Mexican)
This name is taken by a popular girl at my school whose real name is Jesika. This name is a pet name for Jessica or Jesika.

Jessamy f English, Romani
While in modern times this name is sometimes considered a blend of Jessa and Amy, it is actually an old form of Jasmine which was used from the late 1700s onwards.

Jessely f English

Jessey m & f English
Variant of Jesse.

Jessiemay f English
Combination of Jessie 1 and May.

Jessimy f English (American)
Variant of Jessamy.

Jessý f Icelandic
Icelandic form of Jessy.

Jestiny f English, African American
Inspired by the name Destiny.

Jesy f & m English (Rare)
Diminutive of Jessica, and/or variant of Jessie 1/Jessy/Jesse.

Jetny f Malaysian (Rare)

Jetty f Dutch

Jewelry f English
Derived from the English word jewelry, beautiful accessories worn by women.

Jezzy f English
Diminutive of Jezebel.

Jhoy f Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Joy.

Jiffany f English (Rare)
Variant of "Tiffany".

Jiggy m & f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Jackson, Jacey, Jacqueline and other names beginning with J

Jihy f Malagasy
Means "delicacy, sensitivity" or "whim, thrill" in Malagasy.

Jimary f Spanish (Caribbean)

Jimmely f American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly coined as a feminine form of Jim.

Jimsy f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Jimsie

Jincey f American (South, Rare)
Meaning uncertain. This name first appeared in the 1770s. Apparently it was a Southern American invention, or perhaps it was related to the Danish given name Jensine... [more]

Jincy f English (Rare)
A diminutive of Jane, rarely used. The name is also used in India.... [more]

Jingky f Filipino
Variant of Jinky.

Jinky f Filipino

Jinty f Scots, Popular Culture
Caithness Scots diminutive of Janet. A famous namesake is British historian Dame Janet "Jinty" Nelson. "Jinty" was also a girls' comic published in Britain in the 1970s and early 1980s.

Jinxy f & m English
Means "Magic charm".

Joalmy f Spanish (Latin American)

Joany f Brazilian (Rare, ?)
Most likely a variant of Joane.

Jocelly f Brazilian (Rare)

Jocely f & m Brazilian

Jochy f English
Diminutive of Jochebed.

Jodey m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jody.

Joelly f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Joely.

Joely f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Joel.... [more]

Johney m & f American
Variant of Johnny.

Johnsy f English, Literature
Diminutive of Joanna. A character in O. Henry's short story "The Last Leaf" bears this name.

Joley f English
Variant of Jolie.

Joljaqsy f Kazakh
Means "good road, way" in Kazakh.

Jolly f & m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname.

Jomy f Dutch (Modern, Rare)

Joncy m & f English (Rare)

Joney f Manx
Diminutive of Johnet and Joan 1. This name used to be Anglicized as the etymologically unrelated Judith.

Jónný f Icelandic (Rare)
Feminine elaboration of Jón using the name suffix -ný (which derives from Old Norse nýr "new").

Jonoy f Uzbek
Derived from jon meaning "spirit, soul" and oy meaning "moon".

Jony f Manx
Variant of Joney. This name used to be Anglicized as the etymologically unrelated Judith.

Jorby m & f Spanish (Latin American)
Probably a diminutive of (usually invented) given names that start with Jorb-. Also compare Yorbe and even the Catalan name Jordi and its variant spelling Jordy.

Jorleny f Spanish (Caribbean, Rare)

Josely f Portuguese (Brazilian)

Josephy f Chewa
Variant of Joseph.

Josey f English (Rare)
Variant of Josie. It was given as a name to 106 girls born in the USA in 2012.

Josielly f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Josielle.

Josiely f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Josieli.

Josmary f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Feminine variant of Josmar, perhaps influenced by English Rosemary.

Josy f Various
Variant of Josie.

Jovy f & m Filipino
Diminutive of Jovita, Jovito, Jovencio, or Jovencia.

Joycey f Romani (Archaic)

Judishy m & f Kikuyu (Anglicized, Rare)

Judy f Jèrriais
Jèrriais form of Judith.

Juggy f English (Archaic), Irish (Archaic)
Obsolete English diminutive of Joan 1 and obsolete Irish diminutive of Judith.

Juheily f American (Hispanic, Rare)

Juhy f Hindi (Rare)
Variant transcription of Juhi.

Julianny f Brazilian
Variant of Julianne reflecting the Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation of the French variant of Julianna.

Jully f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of July.

Juney f Manx
Variant of Joney. Due to its resemblance to Judy, folk etymology likes to - erroneously - connect this name to Judith.

Jungney m & f Tibetan
Means "origin, source" in Tibetan.

Junuunay m & f New World Mythology

Juracy f & m Brazilian, Tupi
Variant of Juraci. This name was borne by Brazilian politician Juracy Magalhães (1905-2001).

Juvy f Filipino
Meaning unknown. Actress Juvy Cachola is a well-known bearer.

Jypsy f Obscure
Variant of Gypsy.

Kachyriy f Mari
Mari form of Ekaterina.

Kacy f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Casey.

Kaddy f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Caddy.

Kadey f American (Rare)
Variant of Katie.

Kady f English
Variant of Katy.

Kaeley f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kaylee.

Kaely f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Kaylee.

Kaicey f Obscure
Variant of Casey.

Kaicy f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Casey.

Kaighly f Obscure
Variant of Kaylee.

Kaikey f Hinduism, Indian (Rare)
Variant of Kaikeyi.

Kailany f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Kailane.

Kailley f English
Variant of Kaylee.

Kaily f English
Variant of Kaylee.

Kaisley f American
Transferred use of the surname Kaisley.

Kaisy f English (Rare)
Variant of Casey.

Kaitey f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Kate.

Kaitly f English
Variant of Katelee.

Kaity f American
Variant of Katie.

Kajy m & f Malagasy
Means "attention, care, vigilance" in Malagasy.

Kalaiyarasy f Tamil

Kaliopy f Various
Alternate form of Calliope.

Kalley f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Callie.

Kallfüray f Mapuche
Original Mapudungun form of Calfuray.

Kally f & m English (Rare), Indian
Variant of Kali 1 or Callie.

Kaly f English (Rare)
Variant of Kali 2 or Callie.

Kalyaney f Khmer
Means "beautiful woman, lovely woman" in Khmer, ultimately from Sanskrit कल्याणी (kalyani).

Kamberly f English (Modern)
Variation of Kimberly.

Kamilly f Brazilian (?)

Kamily f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Kamili.

Kammy f & m English
Diminutive of Kameron, Kamile, Kamilah, or other names containing the element Kam.

Kamry f & m English (Modern)
Possibly a variant of Kamryn.

Kamuy m & f Ainu, Far Eastern Mythology, Japanese Mythology
Refers to a spiritual or divine entity in the mythology of the indigenous Ainu people of Japan. The term shares similarities with the Japanese word "kami" (神) in both phonology and meaning.

Kamy f American
Variant of Cammie.

Kandy f English (Modern)
Variant of Candy.

Kantohary f Malagasy
Means "superb creation" in Malagasy.

Kanykey f Kyrgyz
Alternate transcription of Kanykei.

Kanyshay f Kazakh
Turkic for “small princes of the moon” from kanysh (small princes) and ay (moon).

Karely f Spanish (Mexican), American (Hispanic), English (American, Rare)
Perhaps a blend of names such as Karen 1 (or Karla, Karina) and Arely... [more]

Karey f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Carey.

Karley f English
Variant of Carly.

Karly f & m German
A diminutive of the name Karl.

Karry f & m English

Karthy f & m American (Rare)
Variant of Carthy.

Kary f English

Kasidy f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Cassidy.

Kassey f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Cassie or Casey.

Kasy f English (Rare)
Variant of Casey.

Kately f American

Kathary f English (Rare)

Kathely f Literature
Kathely Burnell is one of the main characters in the book "The Wrylin" by Allen Lamb.

Kathey f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Kathy.

Käthy f German (Swiss)
Swiss German variant of Katy.

Katreeney f Manx
Variant of Catreeney.

Katrey f Medieval German
Medieval German form of Katharina coined in analogy to names like Sophey and Offmey.

Katsy f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Katherine, Kathleen, Katrina and other names beginning with Kat- or Kath-.

Kätty f Swedish
Variant of Käti.

Katty f English (Rare)
Variant of Catty.

Katy f Greek (Anglicized, Modern)
Variant of Keti 2 influenced by the English name Katy.

Katý f Icelandic
Icelandic form of Katy.

Katymay f English (Rare)
Combiation of Katy and May.

Kauanny f Brazilian (Modern)
Modern spelling of Kauany (Since double consonant is a common modern thing in Brazil when giving name to a kid) which is feminine form of Kauã which itself is a variant of Cauã meaning "hawk" in tupi.

Kauany f Portuguese (Brazilian, Modern)
Variant of Kauani.

Kay f Burmese
Means "hair" in Burmese.

Kaya'aton'my' f Literature
Means "one who arranges rocks" in Nez Percé. It was used for a Native American character in the American Girl series of children's books and dolls, nicknamed Kaya... [more]

Kaycey f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kaycee.

Kaylley f English
Variant of Kaylee.

Kaylly f English
Variant of Kaylee.

Kaysey f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Casey.

Kaytey f English (American, Modern, Rare)
This is a variant of the name Katie.

Kealey f English (Rare)
Variant of Keely.

Kealey f English (Australian)
smart happy funny hard working

Kealy f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Keely.

Kearney m & f American (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kearney.

Keighly f English
Variant of Kaylee.

Keiley f English
Variant of Kaylee.

Keilley f English
Variant of Kaylee.