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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the pattern is *y.
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Maeverly f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Invented name, probably based on the sounds found in Maeve and Waverly. Also compare Maevery and Averly.
Maevery f English
Possibly a combination of the names Maeve and Avery.
Maggey f English
Variant of Maggie.
Maggy f English
Variant of Maggie.
Maggý f Icelandic
Icelandic form of Maggy.
Magney f Icelandic (Rare)
Derived from Old Norse magn meaning "power, might" combined with ey meaning "island" or ey meaning "good fortune".
Magnify m & f English (Puritan)
Meaning, "to extol; glorify." Referring to the magnification of the name of God.
Magný f Icelandic
Derived from Old Norse magn meaning "power, strength, might" and nýr meaning "new".
Maguy f French, Arabic
A short form of Marguerite.... [more]
Mahary m & f Malagasy
Means "create" in Malagasy.
Mahatsangy m & f Malagasy
Means "substitute" or "successor" in Malagasy.
Mahitsy m & f Malagasy
Means "straight, correct" in Malagasy.
Mahïy f Bashkir
From the Persian ماه (mâh) meaning "moon".
Mahogany f English
From the English word mahogany, a tropical tree of the genus Swietenia, valued for their hard, reddish-brown wood; or after the color of the wood. Ultimately from Spanish mahogani, perhaps of Mayan origin.
Mahony m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy name for the Sesamum indicum tree.
Mahramoy f Uzbek
Derived from mahram, an obsolete word meaning "trusted servant" or "confidant" and oy meaning "moon".
Mairy f Scots, Greek
Scots form of Mary and Greek variant of Mairi.
Maisry f Literature
Possible variant of Marsaili or Maisie. It is the name of the heroine in Child Ballad 65, though some variations of the ballad name her Margery or Marjorie... [more]
Maivy f Vietnamese
It means yellow flowers.
Majesty f & m English (American, Modern)
From the English word, ultimately deriving from Latin maiestas meaning "greatness".
Majny f Swedish
Relatively modern name (early 20th century) created by combining Maj 2 and Swedish ny "new".
Malarvily f Tamil (Rare)
Alternate transcription of Malarvili primarily used in Malaysia.
Maletey f Khmer
Means "cape jasmine" in Khmer.
Maley f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Maley.
Mallary f American
Variant of Mallory. A notable bearer is country music artist Mallary Hope.
Maloney m & f Romani
Directly taken from Romani maloney "lightning".
Malory f French
Variant of Malorie.
Mamonjy m & f Malagasy
Means "help, save" in Malagasy.
Ma'muroy f Uzbek
Derived from ma'mur meaning "thriving" and oy meaning "moon".
Mamy f & m Malagasy
Means "sweet" in Malagasy.
Mandresy m & f Malagasy
Means "defeat, conquer" in Malagasy.
Máney f Icelandic
Derived from Old Norse máni meaning "the moon" and Old Norse -ey, a feminine name suffix meaning "good fortune" or "island".
Manilay f Lao
Laos...I will research and send more info...
Many m & f Khmer
Means "precious stone, gem" in Khmer.
Ma'quloy f Uzbek
Derived from ma'qul meaning "acceptable, reasonable, good" and oy meaning "moon".
Maraly f Literature
Maraly is a character from Andrew Peterson's Wingfeather Saga. Her name may be related to the names Mara 1, Mary... [more]
Marbely f Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Likely derived from a combination of Mar- (any name with that pattern, e.g. María) and -bel (mainly stemming from Isabel), suffixed with -ly(s).
Marcery f Medieval English
Variant of Margery, possibly influenced by Marcia.
Mardoy f Uzbek
Derived from mard meaning "fearless, brave" and oy meaning "moon".
Marely f English (Modern), Spanish (Latin American)
Variant of Marley, or an elaboration of Mary or Meryl.
Marey f Icelandic
Combination of the Old Norse name elements marr "sea, ocean; lake; horse" and ey "island; flat land along a coast" (which is also often related to the Old Norse name element auja "(gift of) luck; fortune").
Marey f English
Variant of Mary.
Margaery f Literature
This name is borne by from Margaery Tyrell from a Song of Ice and Fire. It's intended as a variant of Marjorie.
Margy f English
Short form of margaret
Marianny f Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Mariany. It is most used in Venezuela.
Marichuy f Spanish (Mexican)
Diminutive of María de Jesús. Also compare Chuy. This is borne by Mexican human rights activist María de Jesús "Marichuy" Patricio Martínez (1963-).
Marielly f Brazilian (Rare)
Brazilian variant form of Marielle reflecting the Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation of the French version of Mariella.
Marijoy f Filipino
Variant of Maryjoy.
Mariy f Khakas
Khakas form of Maria.
Markey m & f American (Hispanic)
means kind
Marlhy f Obscure
Variant of Marley
Marly f Dutch
Variant of Marlie.
Marney f & m English (Rare), Brazilian
Variant of Marnie, while a Feminine name in English, in Brazil, it's typically masculine. It could also be transferred from the surname Marney.
Maroochy f Indigenous Australian
This name apparently means "black swan" in one of the Australian Aboriginal languages (probably either Kabi Kabi or Turrubal). A known bearer of this name is Maroochy Barambah (b. in the 1950s), an Australian Aboriginal mezzo-soprano singer.
Marshey f & m African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements mar and shay, possibly influenced by names such as Marshall and Marshawn.
Marsý f Icelandic
Icelandic form of Marcy.
Marthey f Manx
Manx form of Martha.
Märy f Swedish (Rare)
Swedish phonetic spelling of Mary.
Marý f Icelandic, Faroese
Icelandic and Faroese adoption of Mary.
Maryjoy f Filipino
Combination of Mary and Joy.
Marykay f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Mary and Kay 1.... [more]
Masey f & m American (Rare)
Variant of Macy, though it may also be transferred use of the surname Masey.
Massey m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Massey.
Matoky m & f Malagasy
Means "believe" in Malagasy.
Matryuoy f Karelian
Karelian form of Matryona.
Mattingly f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred usage of the surname Mattingly as a given name.
Mattý f Icelandic
Icelandic form of Matty.
Maudrey f English (Rare)
A combination of Maud and Audrey, rare in the 1800s and has little or no usage in the modern era.
Mavery f English (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, possibly blending Mavis or Maven with Avery.
Mavourney f English (Rare)
Most likely an English variant of Mavourneen.
Mawdry f American (Rare)
The origin of the name Mawdry is uncertain. It is most probably a variant of Maudry, also with an uncertain meaning. It may be a combination of the two names Maude and Audrey.
Mây f & m Vietnamese
Means "cloud" in Vietnamese.
May f Arabic
Means "water" in Libyan Arabic.
May f Vietnamese (Rare)
Means "lucky" in Vietnamese
May f & m Hebrew (Modern)
Popular name in Israel (mostly for girls), it is came from the name of the month of May (the fifth).... [more]
May f Burmese
From a term of endearment meaning "mother", wife" or "maiden, girl" in Burmese.
May f Filipino
Diminutive of Guillerma, Felicisima and similar names.
Maymay f Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
Diminutive of Mary and May.
Mazzy f English (American, Rare)
Found in 18th- and 19th-century America, of uncertain origin, though it could have been a variant of Maisie or Matty 2, or a short form of the compound name Mary Elizabeth... [more]
Mboahangy m & f Malagasy
Variant form of Voahangy.
Mccaley f English (Rare)
From the surname Mccaley.
McCarthy f & m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname McCarthy (See also Carthy).
McCartney f & m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname McCartney. This name was given to 15 girls in 2017.
McKay m & f English (American)
Transferred use of the surname McKay. This name is mainly used in Utah among Mormons; it was the surname of David O. McKay (1873-1970), the ninth president of the Mormon Church (from 1951 until his death in 1970).
Mckenley f English (American)
From the surname.
Mckensley f English
Transferred use of the surname Mckensley or combination of popular prefix Mc- with Kensley.
Mckinsey f American
Elaboration of Kinsey in the style of McKenzie.
Mckinzy f Scottish Gaelic
Means "Son of wise one." and "Born of fire.". First found in Ross-shire, scottland, the name traveled to ireland before making it to the US in the 18th and 19th century. in the surname, the motto is "Luceo non uro" meaning "I shine not burn".... [more]
Medley m & f American (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Medley.... [more]
Meghety f Armenian
Means "melody" in Armenian.
Mehmonoy f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek mehmon meaning "guest" and oy meaning "moon".
Mehrioy f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek mehr meaning "love" or "mercy, compassion" and oy meaning "moon".
Mehriro'y f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek mehr meaning "love" or "mercy, compassion" and ro'y meaning "face".
Melissity f English
Combination of Felicity and Melissa.
Mellody f & m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Mellody or variation of Melody.
Melly f English
Diminutive of names beginning with Mel.
Melodey f English (Americanized, Rare)
Variant of Melody. As a girls' name is of Greek origin, and the name Melodey means "music, song". Melodey is a version of Melody (Greek): first used in the 13th century.
Melody f English Creole (Modern)
From Melodi, influenced by English
Meloney f English (Rare)
Meloney's origin is Old Greek, and its use is English. Meloney is a spelling variant of the Dutch, English, French, and German Melanie. Meloney is uncommon as a baby name for girls... [more]
Memory f English (American, Rare), English (African), Southern African
From the English word memory, ultimately from the Latin memor "mindful, remembering".
Mendy f English
Diminutive of Melinda or variant of Mandy.
Menolly f Literature
The name of the heroine in Anne McCaffrey's The Harper Hall trilogy.
Merey m & f Kazakh
Means "fame, prestige, glory" in Kazakh.
Merly f Filipino, Spanish (Latin American)
Diminutive of Merlinda, Merlina, and other names containing merl.
Merrily f English (American, Rare)
Old English myrge "pleasing, agreeable, pleasant, sweet; pleasantly, melodiously" from Proto-Germanic murgijaz, which probably originally meant "short-lasting."
Mery f Spanish (Latin American)
Adoption of Mary, reflecting the English pronunciation.
Meshy f Hebrew
Variant transcription of Meshi.
Mety m & f Malagasy
Means "willing, fitting, suitable" in Malagasy.
Mevanwy f Medieval Welsh (Anglicized)
Late medieval Anglicization of Myfanwy.
Mey f Icelandic (Rare)
Icelandic younger form of Mær as well as a variant of Mei.
Mey f Scots
Variant of May.
Miahy m & f Malagasy
Means "take care of" in Malagasy.
Miandry m & f Malagasy
Means "waiting, expecting" in Malagasy.
Miangaly f Malagasy
Means "capricious" in Malagasy.
Miary f Malagasy
Means "founder" in Malagasy.
Miasy m & f Malagasy
Means "show respect, honour" in Malagasy.
Michelly f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Variant of Michelle influenced by similar names such as Danielly.
Miffy f Popular Culture
Miffy is a fictional rabbit appearing in a series of picture books drawn and written by Dutch artist Dick Bruna.... [more]
Mihaley f American, English
Probably a variant of Mahaley. This is the name of Tiny Miss Missouri 2007.... [more]
Mihary m & f Malagasy
Means "get wealth" in Malagasy.
Mihoby m & f Malagasy
Means "proclaim, shout for joy" in Malagasy.
Mikajy m & f Malagasy
Means "keep, take care of" in Malagasy.
Milady f English (American), Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
From the word, now used in historical or humorous contexts, referring to an English noblewoman or gentlewoman, the form of address to such a person or a lady. It came partly from a colloquial pronunciation of my Lady and partly from French milady (from my Lady).
Milay f Malagasy
The meaning of the name Milay is need in English but it also means love and beauty in all the feminine ways.
Milbrey f American (South)
Vernacular form of Milburga (via Milborough).
Milexy f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Possibly a diminutive of Yamilex, or perhaps a combination of Spanish mi "my" and the name Lexy.
Milly f Romani
Diminutive of Melissa.
Mimmy f English
Variant of Mimi or Mimmi.
Minay f Azerbaijani
Means "a thousand moons" in Azerbaijani.
Mindy f Yiddish
Diminutive of Mindel.
Minny f Literature (Modern)
Name of one of the major characters in the Help! Can be a shortened form of Minerva.
Minný f Icelandic
Icelandic form of Minnie.
Mioty m & f Malagasy
Means "pick flowers, pick fruits" in Malagasy.
Miray f Armenian
Means "glowing like a moon" in Armenian.
Mirelly f Spanish (Mexican)
A famous bearer is Mexican actress Mirelly Taylor.
Mirsiny f Greek (Rare)
Alternate transcription of Myrsini.
Mirzaoy f Uzbek
Derived from mirza meaning "scribe, scholar" and oy meaning "moon".
Misery f Literature
From the English word, which derives from Latin miseria "wretchedness". It was used as a given name in the book 'Misery' (1987) by Stephen King, about the author of a popular series of romance novels set in Victorian times, the heroine of which is named Misery Chastain.
Mishy f American
Form of Michelle, often used by Ashkenazi Jewish women.
Mitsiky m & f Malagasy
Means "smiling" in Malagasy.
Mitsy f English
Variant of Mitzi.
Mitty f English (Puritan), English
Diminutive of names such as Mehitabel and Submit.
Mixay m & f Lao
Means "victorious, triumphant" in Lao.
Mobley m & f Obscure
Transferred use of the surname Mobley.
Móey f Icelandic
Derived from Old Norse móðr meaning "wrath" combined with ey meaning "island" or ey meaning "good fortune"... [more]
Moggy f Manx (Archaic)
Dialectal form of Maggy.
Mohiro'y f Uzbek
Derived from moh meaning "moon, month" and ro'y meaning "face".
Mokey f & m Popular Culture (Rare)
Borne by a main character in Jim Henson's TV show "Fraggle Rock". A variant was also borne by a main character in the cartoon animated series "The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible", where three young archeologists are sent back to ancient Eurasia and experience the stories from the bible.
Money f & m Obscure
Either transferred use of the surname Money or from the English word money.
Mony m & f Khmer
From the Khmer មណី meaning "precious stone" (unisex) or មុនី meaning "scholar" (largely masculine).
Moonsky f & m American (Rare)
Mix of the words "moon" and "sky" sky meaning "beyond earth" and moon after the planet that reflects the light of the sun
Mosley f & m American (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Mosley.
Motley m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Motley.
Mozzy f & m Pet (Rare)
Variant of Mozzie.
Mpety f Greek (Rare)
Greek form of Betty, used as a diminutive of Elisavet. A known bearer is the Greek actress Mpety or Betty Arvaniti (1939-), who was born Elisavet.
Much-mercy f English (Puritan)
Referring to the overwhelming mercy of God.
Muffy f English
Diminutive of Margaret and Mary.
Mulkay m & f Lezgin
Means "pasture" in Lezgin.
Mumely f Romani (Caló)
Derived from the Caló word mumelí "brightness; lightness; clarity; lucidity". It is used as a Caló equivalent of Luz.
My f & m Vietnamese
This name is a Vietnamese name said to be related to Quyết, Mai 1 and the Sanskrit May.... [more]
Myley f Obscure
Variant spelling of Miley.
Mylley f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Mylley.
Myrsky m & f Finnish (Modern, Rare)
Means "storm" in Finnish.
Mystery f & m Obscure
Meaning "Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown", "Someone or something with an obscure or puzzling nature". From Middle English mysterie, from Anglo-Norman misterie, from Old French mistere, from Latin mysterium, from Ancient Greek μυστήριον ‎(mustḗrion, "a mystery, a secret, a secret rite"), from μύστης ‎(mústēs, "initiated one"), from μυέω ‎(muéō, "I initiate"), from μύω ‎(múō, "I shut").
Myy f Finnish
A Finnish variant of My. A famous bearer is Pikku Myy (Lilla My in Swedish, Little My in English), a character in the Moomin series of books by Tove Jansson.
Nabby f Old Irish
An Old Irish nickname that derives from ​the Original Gaelic ​Gobnait, ​Gobnait being the Irish version of the Hebrew Deborah meaning "honey bee". ... [more]
Nabby f Korean
Alternative spelling of the Korean female name Nabi that means "butterfly" in Korean. In Korean, Nabi (나비) also means "kitty" as an endearment for a cat.
Nadimoy f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek nadim meaning "companion" and oy meaning "moon".
Nafasoy f Uzbek
Derived from nafas meaning "breath, breathing", also in culture meaning a breath which has healing powers, and oy meaning "moon".
Nagaswamy m & f Indian
Nagaswamy means lord of the snakes
Nahary m & f Malagasy
Means "created" in Malagasy.
Naiovy f American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare), Spanish (Caribbean, Modern, Rare)
Meaning uncertain, perhaps an altered form of Nairoby. This name was used by Puerto Rican singer Ivy Queen (real name Martha Ivelisse Pesante Rodríguez) for her daughter born 2013.
Nairely f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Possibly an elaboration of Naira.
Nairoby f Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Nairobi. A known bearer of this name is Dominican badminton player Nairoby Abigail Jiménez (2000-).
Nancy f New World Mythology
from NAHUATL Nantzin, means my lovely mother, refference to Earth mother Tonantzin godess
Nancy f Greek (Modern)
Diminutive of Athanasia, influenced by the unrelated English name Nancy.
Nanný f Icelandic, Faroese
Icelandic and Faroese form of Nanny.
Nanssy f Swedish (Rare)
Probably a variant spelling of Nancy.
Nansy f Greek
Diminutive of Athanasia, influenced by Nancy.
Nansý f Icelandic, Faroese
Icelandic and Faroese form of Nancy.
Nanzy f Swedish, Danish
Probably a variant spelling of Nancy.
Naom'iy f Hebrew
Means "pleasantness".
Nappy f Irish
An Irish woman's name, current in the nineteenth and early twentieth century, particularly in the west of Ireland among Irish speakers. Described as a short form of Penelope, it seems to have served as a customary anglicisation of the Gaelic name Nuala/Fionnuala
Narcy f English
Diminutive form of Narcissa and Narcisa.
Narely f American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare)
Perhaps an invented name blending Nayeli and Arely (and sharing a sound with other popular names such as Yareli and Karely).
Nary m & f Malagasy
Means "fire" in Malagasy.
Nary f Khmer
Means "woman, wife" in Khmer, ultimately from Sanskrit नारी (nari).
Nashay f African American
Name created with the prefix na and popular name Shay 1.
Nashly f Obscure
Either a combination of Nash and the popular -ly suffix, or a variant of Ashley. This name was given to 35 girls in 2017.
Nasly f Spanish (Latin American)
Said to have originated as a Hispanic corruption of the Slavic name Nadia 1. This name is most often used in Colombia.
Natashay f African American (Rare)
Elaboration of Natasha using the popular phonetic element shay.
Nativity f Various (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From the English word nativity meaning "birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas", which ultimately derives from Late Latin nativitas "birth". It may be used as an English form of Natividad.
Natty m & f English
Diminutive of Nathaniel, Natalie and other names containing the element nat.
Naty f & m Hebrew (Modern)
Diminutive of names like Netanel, Netanela, Anat 2, Yonatan / Yehonatan and Natan.
Naty f Spanish, Portuguese, Filipino
Variant of Nati. A known bearer is Natividad "Naty" Abascal (1943-), a Spanish socialite and former model.
Navey m & f American (Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Navey.
Navro'zoy f Uzbek
Derived from nav'roz refering to a New Year's celebration widely celebrated in Central Asia, also meaning "springtime" or the name of a kind of apricot, and oy meaning "moon".
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