Names ending in a

Hera

Greek

"protectress"

She was queen of the Greek gods, both sister and wife to Zeus, but the name of her Roman counterpart Juno has become much more fashionable these days. That said, we think Hera has possibilities today…

Herlinda

Herlinda is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'army' and 'gentle' or 'soft.' Popular primarily in Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in Mexico and other…

Herma

Herma is a feminine name with Germanic and Greek origins. In its Germanic form, it's a shortened version of names containing the element 'herm,' meaning 'warrior' or 'soldier,' such as Hermina or…

Hermela

Hermela is a feminine name with Ethiopian origins, particularly common among Amharic-speaking communities. The name derives from Amharic roots meaning 'miracle' or 'wondrous,' reflecting values of…

Hermelinda

German

"powerful and gentle"

An ancient Germanic name that's so clunky and contrarian it's actually cool. One famous Hermelinda was a medieval queen of the Lombards; another was a Belgian saint. Though neither Herman nor Linda…

Hermia

Greek, female form of Hermes

"cairn, pile of stones, boundary marker"

Though we've gotten used to Hermione via Harry Potter , and even Hermes with its godlike and fashion associations, most people would still have a problem with Hermia (too close to hernia?) and…

Hermila

Spanish variation of Hermes

"messenger"

Hermila stems from the Greek name Hermes, though in the contemporary world it would be considered one of the Spanish names for girls . One notable bearer, who certainly was a messenger with a…

Hermina

Hermina is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a feminine form of Herman or Armin. It derives from the elements 'heri' or 'hari' meaning 'army' and 'man' meaning 'man,' together…

Herminia

Herminia is a feminine name with ancient roots, derived from the Greek god Hermes, messenger of the gods. This elegant name means 'messenger' or 'interpreter.' Herminia has historical significance in…

Hermosa

Spanish

"beautiful"

Hermosa, the name of a California beach town, means "beautiful".

Heroica

Heroica is an uncommon feminine name directly derived from the word "heroic," originating from the Greek "hērōikos," relating to heroes and their extraordinary feats. This expressive name literally…

Hersilia

Roman mythology

"dew"

Mythological Hersilia was the wife of Romulus, founder of Rome. She was later deified as Hora. The exact etymology of her name is unknown, however, possible theories include that it comes from the…

Herta

Herta is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'earth' or 'strength.' It shares roots with the name of Hertha or Nerthus, an ancient Germanic earth goddess associated…

Hertha

Hertha is a feminine name with Germanic and Norse origins, connected to the Old Norse goddess Jörð (Earth). The name literally translates to 'earth goddess' or 'mother earth', embodying fertility,…

Hertta

Hertta is a feminine Finnish name with traditional Nordic roots. In Finnish, 'hertta' means 'heart' or 'hearts' (particularly referring to the playing card suit), giving the name a warm, affectionate…

Hesba

Hesba is an unusual feminine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Hesperia (meaning 'western land' in Greek) or as a diminutive of Hebrew names. The name gained some recognition through…

Hespera

Greek

"evening, evening star"

Hespera is a variation of Hesperia, the feminine form of Hesperus. In Greek mythology, Hesperus is the Evening Star or the planet Venus. Hesperus is the son of the dawn goddess Eos or her Roman…

Hesperia

Greek

"evening, evening star"

Hesperia is the name of one of the Hesperides, known as the daughters of Hesperus or evening. Hesperus is the personification of the evening star in Greek mythology, better known as Venus in Roman…

Hestia

Greek

"hearth, fireside"

Hestia is the name of the Greek goddess of the hearth, home and chastity. Though Hestia has been long dormant as a name, it's a possibility for the parent in search of a classic name with deep roots…