Names ending in a

Phelia

Phelia is a feminine name that likely originated as a shortened form of Ophelia, which has Greek roots meaning 'help' or 'aid.' In literature, Ophelia is famously known as the tragic character in…

Phelicia

Phelicia is a feminine variant of the name Felicia, which derives from the Latin word "felix" meaning "happy" or "fortunate." This elegant variation maintains the melodic quality of the original…

Pheodora

Pheodora is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Theodora, which comes from Greek elements meaning "gift of God" (from "theos" meaning God and "doron" meaning gift). This alternate…

Phibba

American variation of Afua, Akan, Ghanaian

"born on Friday"

Phibba, Phibah, Phibbi, and Phebe were common names among enslaved people in America. They derive from Afua, the traditional Akan name for girls born on a Friday. They were often Anglicized as Phoebe.

Phila

Greek, Zulu, Xhosa

"lover, friend; to live of life"

In the Zulu and Xhosa languages of Southern Africa, Phila is a unisex name pronounced "PEE-la" and means "to live of life" It's also the feminine version of the ancient Greek name Philo, pronounced…

Philadelphia

Greek place-name

"brotherly love"

Place-name mentioned in the New Testament and not yet on the name map. Philadelphia Thursday was the character played by Shirley Temple in John Ford's 1948 "Fort Apache."

Philina

Philina is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from "philos" meaning "friend" or "beloved." It serves as a more elaborate feminine form of Philip. With its melodic sound and elegant ending,…

Philipa

Philipa is a feminine name derived from the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses.' It represents an alternative spelling of the more common Philippa, which is the feminine form of Philip.…

Philippa

Greek, feminine variation of Philip

"lover of horses"

Philippa is a prime example of a boy's name adapted for girls that was common as crumpets in Cornwall, but rarely heard stateside. That was before the advent of royal sister-in-law Philippa…

Philla

Philla is a rare feminine name with Greek origins, likely a variant of 'Phila,' derived from the Greek word 'philos' meaning 'friend' or 'beloved.' This ancient root appears in many familiar words…

Phillida

Latin, spelling variation of Phyllida

"green bough"

Phillida is a "Masterpiece Theatre" appellation, proper to an almost comical degree yet might make an original way to honor an ancestral Phyliis. Actress Phyllida Law is the mother of Emma and Sophie…

Phillipa

Phillipa is the feminine form of Philip, derived from Greek roots meaning "lover of horses." This elegant name has historical usage throughout Europe, with particular popularity in Britain and…

Phillipina

Phillipina is a feminine name that represents the female variant of Philip, ultimately derived from the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses.' This elaborate form adds feminine suffixes to…

Philomela

Greek

"lover of songs"

Philomela, the name of a mythological Athenian princess who was transformed into a nightingale, is rarely heard outside the Greek community. The mellifluous Philomela might make a more distinctive…

Philomella

Philomella is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'philomelos,' meaning 'lover of song' or 'nightingale-loving.' It's closely related to Philomela, a figure in Greek mythology who was…

Philomena

Greek

"lover of strength"

Philomena is an earthy Greek name now used in various Latin countries. While it has felt simply clunky for many years, it's starting -- along with such sister names as Wilhelmina and Frederica -- to…

Philomina

Philomina is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'philos' meaning 'lover' or 'friend' and possibly 'menos' meaning 'mind' or 'strength.' It's a variant of Philomena, a name associated…

Philothea

Greek

"lover of God"

The name of a saint in the Greek Orthodox Church and the Greek version of the more familiar Amadea / Amadeus. Philothea could make for a lovely, unusual way to get to stylish Thea. Bottom line:…