Names ending in a
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Peppa
Diminutive of Giuseppa, Italian
"Jehovah increases"
Not long ago, Peppa may have been at risk for confusion with the name Pepper. But thanks to the British children's TV series Peppa Pig , Peppa is now a household name. If your household contains…
Perdita
Latin
"lost"
A Shakespearean invention for an abandoned baby in The Winter's Tale , Perdita's sense of loss has always been off-putting to parents. But her image was somewhat resuscitated by its association with…
Perfecta
Spanish
"flawless"
Talk about pressure.
Perka
Perka is an uncommon masculine name with possible roots in several Eastern European languages. In Hungarian, similar names may relate to words meaning 'spark' or 'ember,' suggesting vitality and…
Perla
Spanish variation of Pearl
Consistently popular Latina gem name; good choice for those who can't shake Pearl's grandmotherly vibe.
Perlina
Perlina is a feminine name derived from 'pearl,' originating from the Latin 'perna,' meaning 'sea mollusk.' This charming diminutive form adds the feminine Italian suffix '-ina,' creating a name that…
Perlita
Perlita is a charming feminine name of Spanish origin, functioning as a diminutive of 'perla,' meaning 'pearl.' This endearing name conveys preciousness and delicate beauty. In Hispanic cultures,…
Permelia
Permelia is a feminine name with historical roots dating back to the 19th century in America. It's a variant of Pamela or Permilia, derived from Greek elements meaning 'all honey' or 'sweetness.' The…
Permilia
possibly a version of Pamela
"honey"
A somewhat common name in the early 19th Century in America. The origins of this name are not clear. It could be a variation of Pamela, or it could be a contraction of Pearl and Amelia.
Perna
Judeo-Italian
"leg"
A dainty and distinct girl name with an attractive sound.
Pernella
French, from Greek
"rock"
One of the least appealing of the ella-ending names, especially if you check pernicious in the dictionary.
Pernilla
Pernilla is a feminine Scandinavian name, primarily used in Sweden, that originated as a diminutive form of Petronella, itself a feminine version of Peter. Deriving ultimately from the Greek word…
Perola
Portuguese
"Pearl"
The lovely Portuguese word for "pearl" (Pérola) was seldom used as a first name even in Brazil and Portugal until it was the name of a character on a popular telenovela "Joia Rara." It is also the…
Perpetua
Latin
"perpetual"
A 3rd century saint's name sometimes used in Catholic communities, and in Western European countries like Portugal and Italy.
Persea
Italian
"destroyer"
Italian feminine form of Perseus
Persephassa
Persephassa is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, representing an alternative or earlier form of Persephone, the goddess of spring growth and queen of the underworld in Greek mythology. The…
Persephonia
Persephonia is an elaborate feminine name that draws inspiration from the Greek mythological figure Persephone, the goddess of spring and queen of the underworld. This ornate variation adds a…
Persia
Country name
"land of the Parsa"
The name Persia derives from Avestan Parsa , the name of the Indo-European nomadic people who migrated into southern Iran in about 1000 BCE. Perseus feels more namelike.
Persia
Country name
"land of the Parsa"
The name Persia derives from Avestan Parsa , the name of the Indo-European nomadic people who migrated into southern Iran in about 1000 BCE. Persis or Persea, the feminine form of Perseus, feel more…
Pesha
Pesha is a feminine name with Yiddish and Eastern European Jewish origins. Traditionally, it's considered a diminutive form of biblical names like Perpetua or Persian names meaning 'flower.' In some…