Names ending in a
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Beda
Beda is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the Old English elements 'beado' or 'beda' meaning 'battle' or 'pledge'. Historically, it was also associated with the Venerable Bede, an…
Bedeelia
Bedeelia is a rare feminine name that appears to be an elaborated form of Bedelia, which itself is an Anglicized version of the Irish name Bríd or Bridget, meaning 'strength' or 'virtue.' The…
Aletta
Dutch from Germanic
"noble, nobility"
A form of Adelaide (and therefore related to Alice, too) used in the Netherlands. The country's first female physician was Aletta Jacobs. In the USA, Aletta is rare, but on a slight upward trend. It…
Beeja
Hindi
"the beginning, or, happy"
Rhythmic and enchanting.
Begonia
French
"Begon's flower"
Begonia is a pretty flower named for French administrator and amateur horticulturalist Michel Bégon, who was an avid naturalist but also a proponent of slavery. A rare floral choice which has never…
Bekka
Bekka is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive variant of Rebecca, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'. This shortened form offers a more casual, modern feel while…
Bela
Czech
"white"
Despite the light, pretty sound of Bella for a girl, the boys' name Bela has dark and mysterious undertones, thanks to Dracula actor Bela Lugosi. Béla is also the first name of composer Bartók.
Bela
Czech
"white"
Since this is strictly a male name in Slavic cultures, better to stick with the "Bella" spelling here.
Belalia
Belalia is an uncommon feminine name with possible roots in several linguistic traditions. It may derive from Arabic origins where 'bel' can indicate beauty or elegance, or it could have connections…
Belia
Spanish variation of Bella
Pretty and unusual translation of Bella.
Belicia
Belicia is a feminine name with Latin roots, likely derived from elements meaning "beautiful" or "blessed." It may be considered a variation of names like Belicia, Felicia, or Belinda. This elegant…
Belinda
Spanish or German
"pretty one, or, serpent"
Belinda, cousin of Linda and Melinda, enjoyed a brief return to the Top 1000 from 2005 through 2013, only to fall off again in 2014. A name that some may consider a modern spin on the midcentury…
Belisama
Celtic
"white, shining"
Belisama is a goddess in Celtic mythology often associated as the equivalent to the Roman Minerva and Greek Athena.
Belissa
Modern invented name
Combination of sounds from Bella / Belinda and Melissa. The counterpart to Melinda, if you will.
Belita
Spanish and Basque diminutive of Isabella, Italian
"pledged to God; beautiful"
A nickname for Bella or Isabella, from Isabelita.
Anissa
Arabic
"friendly"
A pretty and delicate cousin of Anna is often heard in Scotland and is also currently popular in France. In the US it was brought to public attention by child actress Anissa Jones, who played Buffy…
Belladonna
English from Italian
"nightshade, beautiful lady"
Literally meaning "beautiful lady" in Italian, Belladonna is the name of a poisonous flower also known as nightshade. This connection gives an otherwise flowery name a darker, more dramatic edge.
Bellanca
Bellanca is a feminine name with Italian origins. It's derived from the Italian word 'bianca' meaning 'white' or 'fair,' with a slight modification in spelling that gives it a more melodic quality.…
Bellarosa
Spanish and Italian
"beautiful rose"
Not a traditional name, but this Romance phrase rolls off the tongue so easily we're surprised no one used it sooner — it first appeared on the US charts in 2020. Its mirror-image name, Rosabella, is…
Anisia
Greek, unequal
This alluring Greek name has two possible meanings — possibly meaning "she who fulfills her obligations, or potentially deriving from the Greek anisos meaning "unequal".