Names ending in a

Like cousin Ludmila, a Russian name rarely heard in this country.

All names bella have been popular in recent years, and though Clarabella suffers from its association with Clarabelle clown and cow, it may rise as those negative images fade.

An obscurity, though with the popularity of Abigail and the rise of all names that start with A, may make an attractive choice.

This Muslim name first appeared on the American charts in 2001, but is a common choice in countries with large Islamic populations.

As far-flung as the outback.

A potential Harper alternative with connections to Greek mythology. Harpina was a water nymph and lover of Ares.

A nickname for Bella or Isabella, from Isabelita.

Elnora is best known as the name of the heroine of the early 20th century novel A Girl of the Limberlost. While Elnora might plausibly have many derivations, the most logical is that isn't a contracted form of Eleanora, the Latinate variation of Eleanor.