Names ending in a

Lidochka

Lidochka is a feminine Russian diminutive form of names like Lydia or Lidiya. In Russian naming traditions, diminutives express affection and endearment. The '-ochka' suffix adds a sense of warmth…

Lidya

Lidya is a feminine name of Greek origin, representing an alternative spelling of Lydia. The name derives from the ancient kingdom of Lydia in Asia Minor (modern-day western Turkey). Historically,…

Lieka

Variation of Lieke, Dutch

Lieke is the more common variation of this name in the Netherlands, but the more intuitive Lieka spelling may be preferable if you're raising a child in a country that predominantly speaks English.

Liepa

Lithuanian

"linden tree, July"

A Lithuanian word name with a sweet nature meaning, as well as a month name.

Liesa

German diminutive of Elizabeth

"pledged to God"

The German short form Liesa is usually pronounced lee-za, but most people in America will say it like Lisa -- or, just to annoy you, Liza.

Liesja

Dutch diminutive of Elizabeth

"pledged to God"

Also spelled Liesje, this is one of many international variations of the traditional Elizabeth.

Ligeia

Greek

"clear-voiced, whistling"

One of the Sirens in Greek mythology, Ligeia was also the title character in an Edgar Allan Poe story. The mythological Ligeia was half-bird, half-woman. Spelling may also be Lygeia or Ligia.

Ligia

Greek

"clear-voiced, whistling"

Ligia, also spelled Ligeia, is the name of one of the Greek Sirens, who was half-bird, half-woman. It's also the title of an Edgar Allen Poe poem.

Liina

Liina is a feminine name with Finnish and Estonian origins. In these Baltic-Finnic cultures, it is typically a shortened form of names containing the element "lina," such as Karolina, Adelina, or…

Liisa

Liisa is a feminine name of Finnish origin, serving as the Finnish and Estonian variant of Elizabeth, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is…

Lija

Lija is a concise, melodic feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Leah or Liah, names with Hebrew origins meaning 'weary' or 'delicate.' Alternatively, it could be…

Lilaea

Latin variation of Lilaia, Greek

"longed for"

A water nymph in Greek mythology, for which the Greek village of Lilaia is named.

Lilaia

Greek

"longed for"

Lilaia is the name of a city in Ancient Greece, as well as a modern village, after the mythological nymph Lilaea. As Alaia makes its way up the charts, could parents be convinced to turn to Lilaia?

Liliána

Hungarian variation of Liliana

"lily"

Lilieana

Lilieana is a feminine name that appears to be a modern elaboration of Lily or Liliana, both derived from the Latin word 'lilium' for the lily flower. This ornate variation incorporates the natural…

Liliela

Liliela is a delicate feminine name that appears to be a variation or elaboration of the lily flower names (Lily, Lilia, Liliana). The name combines the popular floral root 'lili' with a melodic…

Lilika

Lilika is a charming feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It may be considered a diminutive form of names like Lily or Liliana, or it could be related to the Greek name Lilitka. In…

Liliosa

Spanish

"lily"

Liliosa, one of the most extravagant forms of the ever-more-popular and varied Lily family, is an ancient saint's name that's a perfect candidate for revival by parents who love the double-L flower…

Lilita

Latvian

"of the night"

Latvian variant of Lilith

Liliya

Russian; Bulgarian; Ukrainian

"lily"

Pronounced like Lillia, Liliya is the cognate of Lily in various Slavic languages.