Names ending in a
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Aija
Aija is a feminine name found in several cultures, particularly in Latvia where it's quite popular. In Latvian, the name is thought to derive from words meaning 'breath' or 'breeze,' conveying…
Alonna
Alonna is a feminine name with modern origins, likely created as a variation of names like Alana, Alona, or Alayna. It may have emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought distinctive yet…
Alonza
Alonza is the feminine form of Alonzo, which derives from the Germanic name Alfonso, meaning "noble and ready." This elegant name has Spanish roots and emerged as a feminine variation during the late…
Alissa
Variation of Alyssa or Alice
"noble"
The entire congregation of Alissa-related names—from the classic Alice and Elise to newer forms like Alicia, Alyssa, and Elissa—have faded somewhat from their heyday in the late 20th century but…
Alouetta
Variation of Alouette, French
"lark"
An elaboration of the French word name, Alouette, this form may reflect the Quebec French pronunciation of the bird name, as heard in the children's song.
Aloysia
Aloysia is a feminine name with Latin roots, serving as the female form of Aloysius, which derived from the Old German name Chlodovech (modern Ludwig or Louis), meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned…
Alpha
Greek, first letter of the alphabet
The first letter of the Greek alphabet ande the brightest star in every constellation, this would make an interesting choice for a first daughter, though it does give off some spectral sci-fi…
Alpha
Greek, first letter of the alphabet
Over 50 baby boys were named Alpha last year, along with eight baby girls. Expect a lifetime of "alpha male" jokes, which could prove daunting or confidence-building for your own little Alpha.
Alphonsina
Alphonsina is a feminine name derived from the masculine name Alphonse (or Alfonso), which has Germanic origins from the elements "adal" meaning noble, and "funs" meaning ready or eager. Essentially,…
Alsephina
The name of a cluster of stars in the constellation Vela, also known as Delta Velorum.
Alta
Latin
"elevated, high"
Familiar in the 19th- and early 20th-centuries, Alta is little heard today, but it does have that four letter, A-a formula of Alma, Alba, Anna, Ayla, and Anya. Derived from the Latin altus , it has…
Altadonna
Judeo-Italian
"woman of high rank; aristocratic lady"
This Judeo-Italian name combines Alta, meaning "high", with Donna, meaning "woman" — translating to a woman of high status or rank. A grand but beautiful name choice.
Altana
Turkish, Mongolian
"red dawn; golden"
A feminine form of the colorful Turkish and Mongolian name, Altan, which means "red dawn" and "golden" respectively.
Altanna
Altanna is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a modern variant of Alanna or a creative combination of elements like "Alt" (meaning high or elevated in Germanic languages) and…
Altea
Altea is a delicate feminine name with Mediterranean roots. Derived from the Greek word 'althaia' meaning 'healing' or 'wholesome,' it carries connotations of restorative power and nourishment. In…
Altha
Altha is a rare feminine name with ancient Greek origins. It likely derives from the Greek word 'althos,' meaning 'healing,' or could be a variation of Althea, which comes from 'althein' meaning 'to…
Althaia
Althaia is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins. It derives from the Greek word 'althos', meaning 'to heal' or 'healer'. In Greek mythology, Althaia was the mother of Meleager, a hero who…
Althea
Greek
"with healing power"
Althea is a poetic, almost ethereal name found in Greek myth and pastoral poetry, associated in modern times with the great tennis player Althea Gibson, the first African-American to win at…
Altheda
Altheda is a feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from Old English 'Æðelþryð' (meaning 'noble strength') or connected to the Greek 'althea' meaning 'with healing power.' This…
Alisia
Alisia is a feminine name variant of Alice or Alicia, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type' or 'of noble kind.' This spelling variation offers a slightly exotic…