Eala

Typically spelled as Éala (in which case it would be pronounced like Ella), this name comes from the Irish word for "swan". Its accented form appeared in the Irish Top 50 in a recent year, though this variation may appeal as more closely tied to the bird, or closer in sound to Alice or Alan.

It may also be considered a masculine name in Hawaii, where it is viewed as a variation of the English Earl.

Pronounced AY-lah.