Names ending in a

This name comes from a genus of beautiful black and white Australian butterflies. Given the rise of "el" names such as Eleanor, Eloise, and Ella, Elodina could make a good choice for someone looking for a rarer name.

The name of the Hindu elephant-headed god of success and wisdom, son of Shiva and Parvati.

Nitasha sounds exactly like Natasha but has a different origin and meaning. This makes it a good choice for parents looking to bridge Christian and Muslim or European and Arabic or Indian cultures. Down side: Endless and inevitable spelling confusion, but this is far outweighed by the name's cross-cultural grace.

Orlanda is an intriguing feminization of Orlando, almost unknown in this country.

Olivia is one of the most popular girls' names in the western world, and Olivetta might be thought of as a diminutive or an elaboration. Fewer than five baby girls received this name in the US last year, though it's a pretty and easily-understood choice.

Form of Lucia currently popular in Slovenia and Croatia.

Naruto character with an appropriate name meaning — Deidara was known for his clay sculptures, and his name means "mud."

In Wiccan traditions, Aradia is one of the names of the Great Goddess. She is said to be the mother of Lucifer and Diana, and was the first of all witches.

The Spanish word for "shell" is a new addition to the quickly growing list of ocean-inspired nature names.

Lovely Hebrew name with distinctive double a's, but beware of possible "banana" teasing.