This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the pattern is *y.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Envy f English (American, Modern, Rare), LiteratureFrom the English word
envy meaning "envy, resentful desire", itself ultimately from Latin
invidia, of the same meaning (compare
Invidia). Use of the name has been influenced by the brand of perfume called Envy, which was introduced by Gucci in 1997.
Ergashoy f UzbekFrom the Uzbek
ergash meaning "to follow" and
oy meaning "moon".
Eriskay f ScottishFrom the name of the Scottish island of
Eriskay. It derives from Old Norse for "Eric's Isle", see
Eric.
Erkaoy f UzbekFrom the Uzbek
erka meaning "coddled" and
oy meaning "moon".
Erkinay f KyrgyzFrom Kyrgyz эркин
(erkin) meaning "free" and ай
(ay) meaning "moon".
Eternity f English (Modern, Rare)From the English word
eternity meaning "existence without end; infinite time", ultimately from Latin
aeternitas. Use of the name has been influenced by the brand of perfume called Eternity, which was introduced by Calvin Klein in 1988.
Evey f EnglishVariant of
Evie. Borne by the character Evey Hammond in graphic novel, "V for Vendetta", who was portrayed by Natalie Portman in the film adaption.
Fairamay f LiteratureA character from the novel
The Journey to the Forest of Temptation by George Harpen.
Fairy f EnglishFrom the English word
fairy, referring to the mythical creature, ultimately derived from the Roman mythological name
Fata, "fate". (Compare:
Fay)
Faith-my-joy f English (Puritan)Referring to the joy of faith in God. Also, derived from the Purefoy motto, 'Pure Foi ma Joi' meaning "pure faith is my joy."
Falkny f LiteratureThe name of the evil tomboy in Poul Anderson's novel "The Valor of Cappen Vara".... [
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Faly m & f MalagasyMeans "content, glad, happy" in Malagasy.
Fanney f Icelandic, Danish (Rare), Swedish (Rare)Combination of the Old Norse name elements
fǫnn "snow; snowdrift" and
ey "island; flat land along a coast" (which is also often related to the Old Norse name element
auja "(gift of) luck; fortune").
Fanný f Icelandic, FaroeseIcelandic and Faroese form of
Fanny as well as an Icelandic combination of the Old Norse name elements
fǫnn "snow, snowdrift" and
ný "new moon, waxing moon" or
nýr "new; young; fresh".
Fantasy f American (Rare)Directly taken from the Engish word
fantasy, which was ultimately derived from
Old French fantasie (“fantasy”), from Latin
phantasia (“imagination”), from Ancient Greek φαντασία (
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Faxrioy f UzbekDerived from the Uzbek
faxr meaning "pride" or
faxriy meaning "honourary, of honour", and
oy meaning "moon".
Fenohery m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
feno meaning "full, complete" and
hery meaning "force, power".
Fidelity m & f English (Puritan)From the English word
fidelity, ultimately from the Latin word
fidelis, a derivative of
fidere "to trust". This is one of the virtue names coined by the Puritans in the 17th century.
Finchley f & m EnglishThe baby girl or baby boy name Finchley means “finch’s clearing” or “finches’ clearing”. Finchley is also the name of a district in London in the UK.
Finney f IcelandicCombination of the Old Norse name elements
finnr "a Finn; a Lapp" and
ey "island; flat land along a coast" (which is also often related to the Old Norse name element
auja "(gift of) luck; fortune").
Finty m & f English (Rare)Diminutive of
Fintan and other names beginning with a similar sound. A known bearer of the nickname is English actress Finty Williams (1972-).
Flurry f EnglishDerived from the English word “flurry”, which is used to describe a light and gentle snowfall.
Foxxy f Popular CultureVariant of
Foxy. A notable fictional bearer is Foxxy Love from the animated series 'Drawn Together'.
Friðmey f IcelandicDerived from the Old Norse elements
friðr meaning "love, peace" and
mey meaning "maid, girl" (poetic for "daughter", an alternative form of
mær).
Fróðný f IcelandicCombination of Icelandic
fróðr "clever, wise" and
ný "new moon, waxing moon".
Frøy f & m NorwegianNorwegian form of
Freyr. Modern feminine usage may be interpreted as a short form of any name starting with
frøy, like
Frøya and
Frøydis.
Galaxy f English (American, Rare)From the English word
galaxy, "a collection of star systems", ultimately from from Ancient Greek γαλαξίας (
galaxías, "Milky Way"), from γάλα (
gála, "milk").
Gavharoy f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
gavhar meaning "jewel, gem" or "pearl" and
oy meaning "moon".
Gay m & f KarenMeans "good, suitable, proper" in S'gaw Karen.
Gazzy m & f VariousSometimes used as a nickname for anything starting with
Gar.
Gencay m & f Turkishit means the firs moon of the month. generally it is crescent. so it has the same meaning with MİRAY and İLKAY. but this is more masculine than these names. otherwise, it is rarely used by females... [
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Getty f English (Rare)Diminutive of
Gertrude, as in the case of the Dutch singer Gertrude "Getty" Kaspers (1948-). It could also be a transferred use of the surname
Getty.
Gísley f IcelandicCombination of the Old Norse name elements
gísl "pledge; hostage" and
ey "island; flat land along a coast" (which is also often related to the Old Norse name element
auja "(gift of) luck; fortune").
Glady f French (Caribbean)Glady from Gladez. This first name comes from celtic "glad". This first name has the meaning of: wealth. Also from Gladie
Göher'ay f UyghurDerived from Uyghur گۆھەر (
göher) meaning "treasure" or "invaluable, treasured" and -ئاي (
-'ay) meaning "moon".
Goldberry f LiteratureThe wife of Tom Bombadil in the Lord of the Rings and also some poems by JRR Tolkien.
Go'zaloy f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
go'zal meaning "beautiful" and
oy meaning "moon".
Gravity f English (American, Modern, Rare)From the English word
gravity, ultimately deriving from Latin
gravitatem (nominative
gravitas) "weight, heaviness, pressure". This name was used by American models Lucky Blue Smith and Stormi Bree Henley for their daughter born 2017.
Greenly f English (Rare)Transferred from the surname Greenly. A notable bearer is one of Jane's three friends from the Disney TV series "Legend of Tarzan".
Guljonoy f UzbekDerived from Uzbek gul meaning "rose, flower" and jon meaning "spirit, soul" and
ay meaning "moon"
Gulløy f Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
guðr "god" and
ey "good fortune" or "island".
Guloy f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
gul meaning "rose, flower" and
oy meaning "moon".
Gulro'y f UzbekDerived from
gul meaning "flower, rose" and
ro'y meaning "face".
Guðmey f Icelandic (Rare)Derived from the Old Norse elements
guð meaning "god" and
mey meaning "maid, girl" (poetic for "daughter", an alternative form of
mær).
Guðný f Old Norse, IcelandicMeans "new god" or "young god" in Old Norse, derived from the elements
goðr "god(s)" and
nýr "new, young".
Gwenonwy f Welsh (Rare)Directly taken from Welsh
gwenonwy "lily of the valley". In local folklore this was the name of King Arthur's sister; Maen Gwenonwy, a large rock off Porth Cadlan in Gwynedd, Wales, is named for her.... [
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Hafey f Icelandic (Rare)Composed of the Old Norse elements
haf meaning "sea, ocean" and
ey meaning "island" or
ey meaning "good fortune".
Hagný f Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
hagi "pasture, enclosure" and
ný "new".
Haisley f English (Modern)Probably a blend of
Hayley and
Paisley. It is pronounced identically to
Haseley, an English surname that was originally derived from place names meaning "hazel tree clearing", from a combination of Old English
hæsel and
leah.
Halley f & m English, Portuguese (Brazilian)Transferred use of the surname
Halley. It peaked in popularity in 1986, when Halley's Comet was last spotted from Earth. It rose again in the US in the mid 1990's when similar-sounding names (like
Haley and
Hallie) were increasing in popularity.
Halsey m & f EnglishFrom Old English, meaning "from Hal's island". The name is probably given in honour of the American war hero Admiral William "Bull" Halsey, Jr. (1882-1959).
Hanney f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)Icelandic combination of
Hanna 1 and the Old Norse name element
ey "island; flat land along a coast" (which is also often related to the Old Norse name element
auja "(gift of) luck; fortune").
Harenamamy m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
harena meaning "riches, wealth" and
mamy meaning "sweet" or "well-liked".
Hayitoy f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
hayit meaning "feast day, holiday" and
oy meaning "moon".
Hazley f & m EnglishTransferred use of the surname
Hazley or combination of the word
haze with common suffix
-ley.