10,000+ Girl Names That End in A
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Hilaria
Latin, Spanish
"cheerful"
Hilaria, the ancient Roman form of Hilary also given to joyous festivals, is still used in Spain and Poland, while the intriguing Italian version is Ilaria. A notable current bearer is fitness expert…
Malgosia
Polish
"a pearl"
This name of Polish supermodel Malgosia Bela doesn't sound so bella here--has a bit of an evil witch quality.
Jolecia
Jolecia is a contemporary feminine name with likely origins as a creative variant of names like Jolene or Jolie. It combines the pleasant 'Jo' sound with a melodic ending, creating a name that feels…
Duna
Hungarian river name or Icelandic
"eiderdown"
Duna refers the Hungarian word for the Danube River or to the Icelandic term for the down of a duck. Duna also bears a resemblance to both Dune and Djuna. In this era of word names and invented…
Cappella
Itallian, musical term
It's usually preceded by the letter 'A'--as in 'a capella'--singing without accompaniment, and probably has never been used as a girl's name, but in this anything-goes naming climate, we're putting…
Russia
Russian place name
Consider ODESSA instead.
Ántonia
Latin
"beyond price, valuable"
Putting an accent on it, as Willa Cather did in her famous novel, would endlessly confuse the waters for a young girl. The name is every bit as lovely and distinctive as simply Antonia.
Danza
Danza is a vivacious feminine name derived from the Spanish and Italian word meaning 'dance.' This evocative name carries the energy, rhythm, and joy associated with movement and artistic expression.…
Avellana
Spanish
"hazelnut"
This alluring Spanish word name has the quirky meaning "hazelnut". Avellana has a beautiful sound, although it may be misheard as the trending Avianna.
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…
Abitha
Variation of Tabitha
"gazelle"
If Abigail's too popular and Tabitha is too...."Bewitched."
Lidda
Modern invented name
Kirsten Dunst played a young woman named Lidda, a synthetic name you may consider as a variation of Biblical place-name Lydda or as a short form of Phyllida.
Mehta
Mehta is a feminine name with Indian origins, primarily found in Hindu communities. The name functions both as a surname and given name, derived from Sanskrit 'mahita' meaning 'great' or 'honored.'…
Aquilina
Feminine variation of Aquilo, Latin
"eagle"
A lot of parents claim to want a name that's different, but if you really do, Aquilina, modern-feeling but based on an ancient favorite, would be one good choice.
Teyla
Modern invented name
It may have been made up for a futuristic television show, but this name would not be out of place among such present-day trendies as Kayla and Taylor.
Alula
Arabic
"first leap"
Alula, the palindromic name of the first double star to be identified as physically related to its twin, would make the perfect name for a first-born twin. Ideas (we're only half joking) for the…
Canela
Spanish and Portuguese
"cinnamon"
We've long been a fan of spice and herb names -- Saffron, Sage, Juniper -- and Spanish word names are starting to feel very right, so Canela has legs. It has a long history as a Latina first name,…
Charra
Gaelic
"large stoneor rock"
Rarely heard as a name; Chiara might be preferable.
Matita
Latin
"pencil"
An delicate and unusual name that might appeal to a family of artists or writers.
Umbria
Italian place name, from the Umbri, one of the chief tribes settling the Italian nation
Umbria is a lovely, virtually unused Italian name for girls , reflecting the beautiful rolling hills of the area's countryside. And since it's right next door to Tuscany, in which Siena resides,…