Names ending in a
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Peanna
Romani form of Penina
An unusual but attractive version of the Hebrew name Penina, meaning "pearl".
Pearla
Pearla is a feminine name derived from 'pearl,' the precious gem formed within oysters. This variation adds a softened, more feminine ending to the direct gem name. While Pearl gained popularity…
Pearlena
Pearlena combines the English word 'pearl' with the feminine suffix '-ena,' creating a longer, more ornate version of the classic name Pearl. This elaboration follows a pattern seen in names like…
Pearlina
Pearlina is a feminine elaboration of Pearl, creating a more ornate version of the classic gem name. By adding the diminutive suffix '-ina,' the name takes on a more decorative quality while…
Pecola
Literary name
Name of the winning young heroine of Toni Morrison's first novel, The Bluest Eye .
Pedra
Spanish
"rock"
Pedra has never caught on with anything like the popularity of its male counterpart, Pedro. The Greek Petra sounds a lot cleaner and more refined.
Peeta
Invented literary name
Author Suzanne Collins created this soft-spoken Peter variation for one of her heroes in her series The Hunger Games .
Peita
Peita is a feminine name with possible roots in both Greek and Maori traditions. In Greek context, it may be related to 'petra' meaning 'rock' or 'stone,' symbolizing strength and stability. In Maori…
Peitra
Peitra is a feminine name that represents a variation of the more common Petra, which derives from the Greek word "petros" meaning "rock" or "stone." This name conveys strength, solidity, and…
Pejuta
Native American, Lakota
"medicine"
An Indigenous name with a healing meaning.
Pekka
Finnish variation of Peter, English from Greek
"rock"
The Finnish form of Peter was most common in its culture of origin in the 1950s and '60s.
Pela
Polish short form of Penelope
"weaver"
For such a short, simple name, Pela has many possible derivations and meanings. It's most commonly cited as a short form of Penelope, but can also be a nickname for Pelagia, a name related to the…
Pelagia
Greek
"the sea"
The name of several early saints, including one, Pelagia the Penitent, a beautiful and licentious dancing girl who repented, then, disguised as a man, spent the rest of her life living alone in a…
Pelcha
Pelcha is an extremely rare feminine name with likely Eastern European or Yiddish origins. It may be a variant of the Yiddish name Perel or Perl, meaning 'pearl,' or possibly related to other Eastern…
Pelcia
Pelcia is an extremely rare feminine name that may have connections to Latin or Polish origins. It could be related to names like Pelicia (a variant of Felicia, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate') or…
Peleria
Peleria is an uncommon feminine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Greek elements or representing a variant of names like Peleria or Valeria. The name has a lyrical, flowing quality…
Pelipa
Pelipa is a feminine name with Spanish and Greek origins, functioning as a feminine form of Felipe (Spanish) or Philip (English). These names derive from the Greek 'Philippos,' meaning 'lover of…
Pelippa
Pelippa appears to be a rare variant or alternative spelling of Philippa, which derives from the Greek name Philippos meaning 'lover of horses.' This uncommon variation maintains the melodic quality…
Pella
Scandinavian, diminutive of Petronella, or Hebrew
"stone or marvel of God"
This rare name crosses cultures. With the popularity of Ella and Bella, perhaps we'll hear more of Pella one day soon?
Pema
Tibetan
"lotus flower"
Pema is related to the more familiar Hindu name Padma and means lotus flower. This delightful name was given to only 14 girls in the USA last year, so it's guaranteed to be a unique choice. Pema is…