10,000+ Girl Names That End in A

Cleda

Short feminine form of Anacletus, Greek

"invoked"

Cleda is a simple but rare name that may be related to Cleta, the name of one of the Charities or Graces.

Ceola

Ceola is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from Old English or Germanic elements. One theory suggests it may be related to the Old English word 'ceol,' meaning 'ship' or…

Lavera

Lavera is a feminine name with Latin roots, likely derived from the Latin word 'vera' meaning 'true' or possibly connected to 'lavare' meaning 'to wash.' It emerged in the United States during the…

Girtha

Variation of Gertha, English from Scandinavian

"enclosure, stronghold"

Don't put "girth" in a baby name.

Theola

Form of Theophila, Greek

"friend of God"

A contracted form of Theophila, Theola could make an unusual twist on Thea, Theodora, and Viola. Other long forms include the Germanic Theolene and Theoldine meaning "gentle people".

Veola

Veola is a feminine name with Latin roots, likely derived from 'viola,' meaning 'violet' – the delicate purple flower symbolizing modesty and faithfulness. This uncommon name has appeared…

Vernia

Vernia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Latin 'vernus' meaning 'spring' or 'belonging to spring', suggesting freshness and renewal. Alternatively, it…

Edra

Edra is a concise feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Hebrew name Edre, meaning 'flock' or 'cloud', or have connections to Greek or Welsh roots. In Welsh contexts, it…

Ilda

Italian variation of HIlda, German

"battle woman"

The Italian form of Hilda is rarer but sweeter than its mother name, which still isn't ready for revival in the US.

Doretha

Doretha is a feminine given name that appears to be a variant spelling of Dorothea, which has ancient Greek origins. The name derives from the elements 'doron' meaning 'gift' and 'theos' meaning…

Vela

Sanskrit, Latin

"shore, sail"

Vela is one of those rare names that is at once simple, straightforward, authentic, and unusual, at least in the Western World. Besides being an Indian girls' name, Vela is a Southern sky…

Wava

Variation of Wave, Waverly, or Wafa

"wave; quivering aspen; loyal"

Briefly popular in the 1910s and 20s, Wava is an unusual choice that nevertheless the familiar elements of Ava, Eva, Waverly, and Ocean. While the exact origins of the name are unknown, it may have…

Otha

Otha is a feminine name with American origins, though it was historically used for both genders. It may have evolved as a variant of other names like Otho or Othello, which have Greek and literary…

Izola

Izola is a feminine given name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Italian city of Isola, meaning 'island' in Italian. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Isabel/Isabella…

Arnetta

Arnetta is a feminine name with Germanic roots, likely derived from the masculine name Arnold or Arno, which means "eagle power" or "strong as an eagle." The suffix "-etta" adds a diminutive,…

Launa

Variant of Lana or Hawaiian

"to meet"

Launa is the Hawaiian verb meaning "to meet," but many will hear this as Lana with a New Jersey accent, or Lorna with a stuffy nose.

Cleola

Cleola is a feminine name with possible roots in ancient Greek, potentially deriving from "Cleo" (meaning "glory" or "fame") with a decorative suffix. This elegant, melodic name emerged in American…

Assunta

Assunta is a feminine Italian name derived from the Latin word 'assumpta,' meaning 'taken up' or 'elevated.' The name has strong Catholic associations, specifically referring to the Assumption of the…

Lahoma

Lahoma is a feminine name of Native American origin, specifically attributed to the Choctaw language where it means 'red cedar' or 'red wood.' The name gained modest recognition in the United States…

Aldona

Polish, Lithunian, meaning unknown

A historical name with pagan roots that belonged to Aldona, a 14th-century Queen consort of Poland and princess of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.