Names ending in a
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Petrova
Russian, Bulgarian, "descendent of Peter, Petar, or Pyotr"
"descendent of Peter, Petar, or Pyotr"
A Russian and Bulgarian surname that may sound like a given name to English ears, Petrova means "descendant of Peter" (or of Petar or Pyotr: its Bulgarian and Russian forms) and would be unlikely (or…
Petrovna
Petrovna is a traditional Slavic feminine patronymic, specifically Russian, meaning 'daughter of Peter.' Rather than a given first name, it historically functions as a middle name in Russian naming…
Petrusha
Petrusha is a masculine name of Russian origin, serving as an affectionate diminutive form of Peter (Pyotr in Russian). The name Peter derives from the Greek 'Petros,' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.'…
Petrushka
Russian
"little stone, parsley"
Russian diminutive from Pyotr (Peter), a very familiar form generally used only for small children, pets or close family members. It's also the Russian word for the herb parsley. The most famous…
Petta
Petta is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the Italian 'Peta' or 'Petra,' meaning 'rock' or 'stone,' symbolizing strength and stability. Alternatively, it could…
Petula
Modern invented name
Swinging London songbird Petula Clark claims that this name was her father's invention; in any case it hasn't seen much copycat usage.
Petulia
Variation of Petula
Cross between Petula and Petunia that surfaced briefly as a sixties British movie title.
Petunia
English
"trumpet-shaped flower"
Literary heritage: the "Loony Tunes" girlfriend of Porky Pig. But with the increasing popularity of all kinds of unusual botanical names, Petunia may be a name we start to hear more of.…
Petya
Bulgarian variation of Petra or Peter, Greek
"stone"
Petya is a popular name in its native Bulgaria, where according to a 2016 study, it was the 9th most used feminine name among women of all ages. While it hasn't made the Top 10 in recent years, it…
Petya
Diminutive of Pyotr, Russian, Greek
"stone"
A diminutive of the Russian form of Peter, used on a character in Leo Tolstoy's novel, War and Peace . In Bulgaria, it is used as a feminine name.
Peura
Finnish
"deer"
Most commonly seen as a surname in Finland, where it means "deer." Maybe for a Christmas baby.
Peyta
Peyta is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Peita, which has Greek roots meaning 'rock' or 'stone,' similar to the masculine Peter.…
Phaedra
Greek
"bright"
Traditionally a feminine name from Greek mythology, Peaches Geldolf used it for her son in 2013.
Phaedra
Greek
"bright"
This name of a tragic figure in Greek mythology, the daughter of King Minos, sister of Ariadne and wife of Theseus, has a mysterious and intriguing appeal, and would make a dramatic choice. Phaedra…
Phaenna
Greek
"the shining one"
Light and ethereal, Phaenna is one of the Charities or Graces in some Greek myths. She was worshipped in Sparta, along with Cleta ("renowned one").
Phaidra
Phaidra is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins. Derived from the Greek word "phaidros" meaning "bright" or "radiant," it embodies qualities of luminosity and brilliance. In Greek mythology,…
Phalisha
Phalisha is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Felicia (meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate' in Latin) or possibly Alicia, with a distinctive 'Ph' beginning.…
Phanya
Phanya is an uncommon feminine name with origins that trace to multiple cultures. In Thai, it relates to wisdom and knowledge, while some associate it with Greek roots where it could be a variant of…
Phedora
Greek
"supreme gift"
A bit pharmaceutical, not to mention hatlike.
Phedra
Phedra is a feminine name derived from Greek mythology, a variant spelling of Phaedra. In Greek legend, Phaedra was the daughter of King Minos of Crete and the wife of Theseus. The name comes from…