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Names Ending with the Letters "-by"

We previously featured names that end with the letters -ay. Now we'll continue on to -by names in this new mini-series that dives into name endings.

There is something so adorable about these names that end with the letters "-by". Many of these are unusual which is perfect for those seeking something special for their child. Take a look and see if you don't agree with me about their adorability factor:

Girls:


Abby
Ashby
Baby
Catesby
Colby
Darby
Debby
Effaby
Gabby
Kelby
Kirby
Kolby
Libby
Maeby
Quenby
Ruby
Shelby
Tabby

Interestingly, there are more -by names for boys than for girls:

Boys:

Alby
Ashby
Barnaby
Bartleby
Bixby
Bobby
Coby
Colby
Corby
Crosby
Darby
Digby
Gatsby
Gibby
Herby
Jacoby
Joby
Kelby
Kirby
Koby
Kolby
Rigby
Robby
Roxby
Saxby
Selby
Toby
Willoughby

Can you think of any more that could be added? Which are your favorites?! Be sure to view the rest of this series as it is published using the links below:

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