Names ending in a
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Clemenzia
Judeo-Italian variation of Clementia, Latin
"mild, merciful"
This beautiful variation of the trendy Clementine has an Italian flair, and is nowhere to be seen in the US charts.
Clemma
Diminutive of Clementine, French
"mild, merciful"
Clemma is a one-hit wonder, appearing on the US popularity list only once, back in the 19th century. This is one case where the diminutive is not cuter than the proper name.
Cleocharia
Greek, meaning unknown
An elaborate way to get to Cleo, rooted in Greek mythology. Cleocharia was a water nymph married to King Lelex of Laconia.
Cleodora
Greek
"gift of glory"
The name of a nymph in Greek mythology, one of the prophetic Thriai, who divined the future by throwing pebbles. She was a lover of the sea god Poseidon. The name also belongs to a species of…
Cleola
Cleola is a feminine name with possible roots in ancient Greek, potentially deriving from "Cleo" (meaning "glory" or "fame") with a decorative suffix. This elegant, melodic name emerged in American…
Cleona
Cleona is a delicate feminine name with Irish and Greek influences. It likely derives from the Greek 'Kleio' (one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology, representing history) or may represent a…
Cleopatra
Greek
"glory of the father"
A royal name in ancient Egypt that's never quite made it to the modern world, though nickname Cleo is widely used. Other now-extinct Cleopatra diminutives, including Cleora and Cleola, achieved some…
Cleora
Greek
"glory"
Cleora is a now-extinct name (there were no babies named Cleora recorded in the U.S. since 1982) that achieved some standing in the early 20th century thanks to the craze for all things…
Clerissa
Clerissa is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Clarissa, which derives from the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'bright, clear, or famous.' This spelling variation gives the traditional name a…
Cleta
Greek
"the renowned one"
Cleta was one of the Charities or Graces.
Cleva
Cleva is an uncommon feminine name with possible origins as a variant of Cleve or a shortened form of Cleveland. It may also derive from the Latin word 'clevus' meaning hill or slope. The name has…
Clia
Invented literary name
Clia could be seen as a variation of Clea (probably another invented literary name), or the creation of L. Frank Baum for a mermaid Princess character in one of his Oz books. Offers a similar choice…
Cliantha
Greek
"glory-flower"
A highly unusual flower name that could give you Clio for short.
Cliara
Cliara is an uncommon feminine name that may have evolved as a blend of Claire or Clara with elements of names like Ciara or Kiara. With its melodic sound and flowing syllables, Cliara creates a…
Cliodhna
Irish
"shapely"
Cliodhna and its simplified form Cliona are both well-used in modern Ireland though they are ancient mythological names. The goddess Cliodhna left the Land of Promise with a mortal but was punished…
Cliona
Irish
"shapely"
Attached in Irish mythology to a Cliona who was, among other things, an inspirer of poets. Cliona is well-used in modern Ireland, along with Irish form Cliodhna, though it's largely unknown in the…
Clodia
Clodia is a feminine name with ancient Roman origins, representing the female form of Clodius, a variation of the Latin name Claudius meaning "lame" or "limping." Despite this original meaning, the…
Clora
Clora is a feminine name with Latin roots, likely derived from 'chloros' meaning 'green' or 'pale green,' which has connections to flora and growth. It can be considered a variant of Clara or…
Clorinda
Latin literary name
Clorinda is a romantic name invented by a sixteenth-century poet, but has a synthetic sound today.
Adana
Adana is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Turkish, it refers to a major city in southern Turkey, giving the name geographical significance. In Hebrew, it can mean 'earth' or 'soil,'…