Names ending in a

Gingery.

A modern version of the dated Betty. You might want to consider varying Elizabeth, too, to the Italian Elisabetta.

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

In the Zulu and Xhosa languages of Southern Africa, Phila is a unisex name pronounced "PEE-la" and means "to live of life" It's also the feminine version of the ancient Greek name Philo, pronounced "FEE-la", meaning friend or lover and present in several contemporary names and words used throughout the Western World. The name Philip, for instance, means lover of horses, while the city name Philadelphia means "brotherly love" and philosophy means "love of wisdom".

Spanish form of the French name Baptiste, usually given in honor of St John the Baptist.

Anicca is a Buddhist characteristic of existence, the concept that all things are impermanent and constantly changing. It has never been on the US charts yet, but with a similar sound to Annika, it could easily be an option for parents looking for a spiritual, enlightened name.

Too close to Nada.

A shimmery ancient Roman name that could still shine today. VARIATION: ARGENTA

Madhava is given as a name among Hindu baby boys, as Madhava is an epithet for the god Krishna. Madhava of Sangamagrama was a 14th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer whose contributions influenced later discoveries in calculus.

Inspired by the Mazda sportscar. 'Nough said.

A North African chili pepper paste and a potential baby name due to the similarities to Marissa, Clarissa, et al.

A timeless cultural crossover name, Nadiya can either be a variant spelling of Nadia, a diminutive of the Russian name Nadezhda, meaning "hope"; or derived from the Arabic word Nada, meaning "morning dew" or "to be wet with dew" — something especially precious in dry climates.