Names ending in ia
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Orinthia
Latin
"to excite, to stir the mind"
A pretty, feminissima name, more distinctive than Cynthia. George Bernard Shaw used it for a character in his play The Apple Cart, about which it is said 'Orinthia is a name full of magic for me.'
Orithyia
Greek
"woman raging in the mountains"
As elaborate O names such as Olympia and Ophelia gain popularity, Orithyia seems more and more usable. It's the name of several women in Greek mythology, including Orithyia, Queen of the Amazon, who…
Orlandia
Orlandia is a feminine name that likely evolved as a feminized version of Orlando, which comes from Germanic origins meaning 'famous land' or 'glory of the land.' The name has a romantic, almost…
Orphia
Orphia is an exceptionally rare feminine name with Greek origins, possibly derived from Orpheus, the legendary musician and poet of Greek mythology. Its connection to Orpheus suggests associations…
Orquídia
Orquídia is a beautiful feminine name derived directly from the Portuguese and Spanish word for 'orchid,' the exotic and delicate flower. The name carries the accent mark in Portuguese spelling,…
Orrinthia
Orrinthia is an uncommon feminine name with possible Greek roots, though it may also be a modern invention or elaboration of names like Orinthia or Corinthia. If connected to Greek origins, it might…
Ortensia
Latin
"of the garden"
Variant of Hortensia, an unusual floral name and the name of a secondary character in Roald Dahl's Matilda .
Otavia
Otavia is a feminine name representing a variation of Octavia, which has Latin origins meaning 'eighth' or 'born eighth.' The classical name derives from the Roman family name Octavius, famously…
Otelia
Otelia is a feminine name with Germanic roots, derived from the elements 'aud' meaning 'wealth, fortune' or 'prosperity.' It's a variant of Odelia or Ottilia, names that have been used since medieval…
Otilia
Spanish, Romanian
"wealth, fatherland"
Spanish and Romanian form of Ottilia or Odilia
Ottavia
Italian, variation of Latin Octavia
"eight"
Softer and more romantic than Octavia, this is a name once used when it wasn't uncommon for families to have eight children. A possible substitute for the epidemically popular Olivia.
Ottilia
German and Swedish
"prosperous"
Form of Ottilie or Odilia
Otylia
Otylia is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Poland. It derives from the Germanic name Odilia, which means 'prosperity' or 'wealth.' Saint Odilia (or Otylia in Polish) was a…
Ourania
Ourania is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins. It directly derives from the Greek word 'οὐράνιος' (ouranios) meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky.' In Greek mythology, Ourania was one of the…
Ovadia
Ovadia is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the name Obadiah, meaning 'servant of God' or 'worshipper of Yahweh.' The name appears in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, where Obadiah…
Ovalia
Ovalia is a rare feminine name with Latin origins, likely derived from 'ovalis' meaning oval or egg-shaped, symbolizing perfection and completeness. This elegant name has an ethereal, lyrical quality…
Ovelia
Ovelia is a rare feminine name with possible Latin origins, potentially derived from words meaning 'egg' or 'birth,' suggesting themes of new life and beginnings. The name may also be connected to…
Ovidia
Feminine variation of Ovidius, Roman family name
"shepherd or sheep"
Ovidia is the unusual feminine form of the ancient Roman Ovidius, most famous as the name of the exiled 1st century Roman poet Ovid. Modern male form Ovidio is known in Spain and Portugal. Ovida is…
Paccia
Latin
"peace"
Many parents these days are responding to names meaning peace , and this is one of the more unusual ones (more often heard as a surname). Pronounced PACH-ee-a, it relates to such other peaceful names…
Paciencia
Spanish
"patience"
See PATIENCE.