English Boy Names Starting With Y
32 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a English boy's name that starts with Y? Here are 32 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. English names range from old Anglo-Saxon classics to modern surname-style and nature names.
Top picks
- Ysberin — “Ysberin is a name with a legendary touch, signifying a connection to ancient tales and a storied lineage.”
- Yahto — “A male name of Sioux origin meaning blue. It is a nature-inspired name that represents the color of the sky or water.”
- Yenene — “Yenene has a unique and imaginative origin, hinting at a wizard's enchanting presence while someone sleeps.”
- Yardly — “This English name refers to an enclosed meadow, evoking images of a peaceful and protected green pasture.”
- Ysgawyn — “A name found in Welsh and English legendary lore, specifically identified as the son of Panon.”
- Yank — “An English diminutive or variant related to the name Yancy, often used informally.”
- Yiska — “The night has passed; the night has passed (navajo)”
- Yuma — “Son of the chief; chiefs son; of native american origin, meaning the chiefs son”
- Yanisin — “A name of Navajo origin used in English-speaking contexts that carries the meaning of being ashamed.”
- Yale — “Of English origin, this name refers to a mountain goat or someone living on the fertile upland.”
Boy · English · “A male name of Sioux origin meaning blue. It is a nature-inspired name that represents the color of the sky or water.”
Boy · English · “Of English origin, this name refers to a mountain goat or someone living on the fertile upland.”
Boy · English · “The englishman (the word later became `yankee')”
Boy · English · “A name of Navajo origin used in English-speaking contexts that carries the meaning of being ashamed.”
Unisex · English · “An English diminutive or variant related to the name Yancy, often used informally.”
Boy · English · “This English name refers to an enclosed meadow, evoking images of a peaceful and protected green pasture.”
Unisex · English · “Eagle's roost”
Unisex · English · “Yenene has a unique and imaginative origin, hinting at a wizard's enchanting presence while someone sleeps.”
Boy · English · “The night has passed; the night has passed (navajo)”
Boy · English · “This name originates from a Native American tradition meaning breaking off sugar-pine cones, reflecting a connection to nature.”
Boy · English · “Ysberin is a name with a legendary touch, signifying a connection to ancient tales and a storied lineage.”
Boy · English · “A name found in Welsh and English legendary lore, specifically identified as the son of Panon.”
Boy · English · “Son of the chief; chiefs son; of native american origin, meaning the chiefs son”
Boy · English · “One who yells.”
Boy · English · “Sky on song.”
Boy · English · “Precious ; dear”
Boy · English · “God's grace yanis - god's gift”
Unisex · English · “Of the yard.”
Unisex · English · “Gates.”
Unisex · English · “Of the yard.”
Boy · English · “Attendant.”
Unisex · English · “Just.”
Boy · English · “Resembling the violet flower”
Boy · English · “Retainer.”
Boy · English · “Derives from jonah”
Boy · English · “Worthy lord.”
Boy · English · “He will enlarge”
Boy · English · “Anger.”
Boy · English · “Born at christmas”
Unisex · English · “To hear.”
Boy · English · “A prophet's name(joseph)”
Boy · English · “To claw.”
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