Names ending in a
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Rilla
German
"small brook"
Rilla dropped out of the US Top 1000 in 1915, but it's starting to feel like an intriguing possibility again in this age of short, sweet, a-ending names for girls. It is traditionally a short form…
Rilletta
Rilletta is an extremely rare feminine name likely derived as an elaboration of names like Rita or as a diminutive form with the French-influenced "-etta" suffix. The name may also relate to the word…
Rima
Arabic; Lithuaniian
"white antelope; to calm down, to quieten"
Nature girl played by Audrey Hepburn in "Green Mansions," it now has an old-style bohemian feel.
Rimona
Hebrew
"pomegranate"
Well used in Israel, likely to be confused with Ramona here.
Rimsha
Rina
European diminutive of Catherine, Hebrew, Sanskrit, Japanese
"pure; joy, singing; melted; white jasmine"
One of those short, punchy names with its roots in a variety of different cultures and languages, Rina is sister to names like Mina, Mira, Lina, and Nina. Retro in feel, but never overused in the US,…
Rinalda
Rinalda is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'ragin' meaning 'counsel' or 'advice' and 'wald' meaning 'rule' or 'power.' It's the feminine form of Rinaldo or Reginald.…
Rinda
Rinda is a feminine name with Norse mythological origins, where Rind (or Rindr) was a giantess who became the mother of Váli with Odin. The name may also have connections to Old German, possibly…
Rinna
Rinna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a variant of the Italian name Rina, which is a diminutive of names ending in '-rina' like Caterina or Marina. It might also have…
Rinoa
Rinoa is a feminine name that gained recognition primarily through the character Rinoa Heartilly in the popular 1999 video game Final Fantasy VIII. The name appears to be a creative invention by the…
Riona
Irish
"queenly"
We'd opt for Fiona.
Rionna
Rionna is a feminine name with Celtic and Gaelic origins, typically considered a variant of Rhiannon or a feminine form of Ryan. In its connection to Rhiannon, it carries the beautiful meaning "great…
Riqua
Riqua is an unusual feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly representing a creative modern invention or a variant of names like Rika or Rica, which have Germanic roots meaning 'powerful…
Rira
Persian, French, Japanese, Yiddish
"pure, laugh"
Rira is a truly multicultural name with roots in four different languages. It's most common as a Japanese name, where it can be made up of various kanji combinations with meanings such as "good plum"…
Risa
Risa as a masculine name is quite uncommon, as it is more frequently used as a feminine name in various cultures. In Japanese, Risa (理沙 or 梨沙) is a feminine name meaning "sand of reason" or "pear…
Risa
Latin
"laughing"
Risha
Risha is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins, appearing in Indian, Russian, and Hebrew naming traditions, though with different etymologies in each. In Sanskrit, it may relate to 'rishi'…
Rishona
Hebrew
"first"
A possible alternative to the better-known Shoshona.
Rissa
Rissa is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a diminutive of Clarissa or Marissa, both derived from Latin roots meaning "bright" or "clear." Alternatively, it could…
Rita
Spanish, Hindi
"pearl; truth, order"
One of the glamour girl names of the Rita Hayworth 1940s, Rita was once a Top 50 name and stayed on the SSA list until 2002. The name Rita still has enough Latin zip to be a lively, revivable short…