Names ending in a

Probably a spelling mistake for Esmeralda.

Girlish for Ethan: attractive and unusual.

Actress America Ferrera, of Ugly Betty fame, has pretty much feminized this name in the US.

Loving choice.

This version of the name of a Greek nymph, based on the ancient city of Larisa, is widely used in Russia thanks to a martyr saint venerated by the Eastern Church.

The Latin word for "goddess" makes for a rarer, but equally stylish, spin on Thea. It may also be a short form of names such as Medea, Amadea, Dorotea or Andrea.

Arya has become a popular name thanks to the young heroine of Game of Thrones and because of the rise of similar Aria too. Now, variation Aarya has risen up the charts, making the Top 600 in the UK.

A European nickname for Katherine variations.

Petronilla is an ancient saint's name that relates to the Roman family name Petronius, thought to mean yokel, though some connect it with Petra or Peter, meaning stone. With the resurgence of so many ancient Roman names, the elaborate and pretty Petronilla or its French form Petronille seem more usable these days than they have in centuries.

The name of the Lithuanian love diety is a unique way to get to the nickname Millie. Milda has also been seen as a diminutive for names such as Matilda and Mildred. It appeared on the US Top 1000 in 1886 and 1887.

The Czech word for the violet flower would make for a sweet and quirky nature name for a baby girl.

Gently appealing, a floral choice in Japanese.

Orleanna was the young heroine of Barbara Kingsolver's The Poisonwood Bible.

Also relating to the sea and the islands, this name is a bit more melodic than its cousins.