Unique Girl Names Ending with A
- Petronella
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"rock, stone"Description:
Petronella, and its shorter sister Petra, are both feminizations of Peter. While Petronella is a name with deep history, it's extremely rare. It was given to no baby girls on record in the US last year.
- Delphinia
Description:
Delphinia is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'Delphi,' the sacred site in ancient Greece famous for its oracle. The name is connected to Apollo, who was called 'Delphinian Apollo' after transforming himself into a dolphin. Delphinia can also be associated with the delphinium flower, known for its striking blue color. This elegant, classical name has never been common but appeals to parents drawn to botanical names with historical depth. It has a flowing, feminine quality with its soft consonants and musical rhythm. Delphinia offers multiple nickname options including Delphi, Del, or Fina. The name projects an image of mystical wisdom, natural beauty, and classical refinement.
- Dominica
Origin:
Italian, feminine variation of DominicMeaning:
"belonging to the Lord"Description:
Fashionably Continental and much fresher than Dominique, though it's been used since the Middle Ages. Dominica can be spelled any number of ways, from Dominika to Domenica, but we prefer this version.
- Federica
Origin:
Italian, feminine variation of Frederick, GermanMeaning:
"peaceful ruler"Description:
Federica is the Latin version of Frederica, one of those formerly stuffy female names -- think Josephine and Eleanor -- that feels fresh and elegant again. And Federica has more energy without that first r.
- Paulina
Origin:
Spanish, feminine variation of PaulMeaning:
"small"Description:
More stylish than either Paula or Pauline, it was given a glamour gloss by model Paulina Porizkova in the nineties.
- Lupita
Origin:
Spanish, “little wolf”Description:
This lively pet name has recently been associated with Mexican-born Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o, acclaimed for her role in the 2013 film Twelve Years a Slave.The mother name Guadalupe, literally "valley of the wolves," relates to Our Lady of Guadalupe, revered in Latino culture as a protector of the Mexican people.
- Tea
Origin:
Short form of Dorotea or MatteaMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
As Theo and Thea get more popular, so do Teo and Tea, short forms of the Latinate variations of Theodore and Matthew -- which include Dorotea and Mattea. But like Theo and Thea, Tea can stand perfectly well on its own and blends seamlessly into any Anglophone or European culture, if that is your aim. Some may argue that the Tea version is the prettiest and it's certainly the sleekest.
- Forsythia
Origin:
Flower name, from English surnameMeaning:
"Forsyth's flower"Description:
This yellow harbinger spring bloom was named for Scottish botanist William Forsyth, and is even more unusual than such species as Acacia and Azalea.
- Nika
Origin:
Russian, diminutive of Veronika; Slovenian; Croatian, feminine form of NicholasDescription:
Enticing modern nickname name possibility.
- Acadia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"idyllic place"Description:
Acadia, the French name for Nova Scotia and the name of a gorgeous national park in Maine makes a fresh, rhythmic choice for your little girl. Acadia is an original yet accessible member of the stylish girl names starting with A.
- Gardenia
Origin:
Flower name, from English surnameMeaning:
"Garden's flower"Description:
More uncommon and powerful than garden varieties like Rose and Lily. Named for Scottish botanist Dr Alexander Garden.
- Vincenza
Origin:
Italian feminine form of VincentMeaning:
"conquering"Description:
Vincenza makes romance of Vincent. Vincenza Gerosa was one of the founders of the Sisters of Charity of Lovere and was later made a saint.
- Manuela
Origin:
Spanish, feminine variation of EmmanuelMeaning:
"God is with us"Description:
Manuela is one feminine form that's more energetic than the male original, and is worth considering if you're seeking an easily assimilated Spanish name.
- Sanchia
Origin:
Spanish variation of SanciaMeaning:
"sacred"Description:
The forerunner of Cynthia is all but unknown these days, but deserving of import and revival.
- Anahita
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"immaculate"Description:
Anahita is the name of the water goddess who rules, among other things, fertility and wisdom. Associated with Venue, Anahita is a stylish Iranian name for girls.
- Heloisa
Description:
Heloisa is a feminine name with Portuguese and Spanish origins, derived from the Old German name Helewidis, composed of elements meaning 'hale' or 'healthy' and 'wide' or 'encompassing.' It's the Iberian variant of Heloise, a name associated with the 12th-century French scholar and abbess Héloïse d'Argenteuil, famous for her tragic love affair with philosopher Peter Abelard. Heloisa carries an air of classical romance and intellectual depth. In Brazil, the name has maintained steady popularity, appreciated for its melodic quality and elegant sound. In English-speaking countries, it remains relatively uncommon, offering a distinctive yet accessible option for parents seeking a name with historical richness and international appeal.
- Nuka
Origin:
GreenlandicMeaning:
"sister's younger sister, brother's younger brother"Description:
One of the most popular names in Greenland, Nuka is a sweet unisex name with a versatile sound that, when used on a girl, translates to "a sister's younger sister".
- Lucasta
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"pure light"Description:
Lucasta was invented by seventeenth century poet Richard Lovelace for a collection of poems dedicated to a lover named Lucy, and is familiar through the Eugene O'Neill play and film Anna Lucasta. Lucasta is a distinctive, rarely used choice and a logical extension of the Luke/Luc/Luca names.
- Dacia
Origin:
Latin place-nameDescription:
Dacia is an ancient place-name -- it was in Eastern Europe -- as lacy as Dacey, but more substantial.
- Christa
Origin:
Short form of ChristinaDescription:
Fading since the 1970s -- but still a lovely name.
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