Names ending in a

Arkadina was thrust into the limelight as one of the (many) middle names of Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson's little girl. The Slavic or Russian feminine form of Arkady, which is derived from the ancient Greek name Arkadios, is the equivalent of the English Arcadia -- a heavenly place. For most English speakers, the Arcadia form would be more compatible.

Wildly optimistic -- and unrealistic -- choice.

Medieval name derived from the Italian word ricco, meaning "rich" or "wealthy".

Five sets of parents were recently inspired to use this floral Japanese name by the anime series Dead or Alive, which features a martial artist and student character named Honoka.

Daena is a deity in Persian mythology seen as the eternal Law, representing virtue, law, and social order.

Cognate of the Russian Dasha. Daša is often short for names such as Danijela, but is more common as a given name in its own right.

Acionna is a Celtic water goddess, possibly linked to the river Essonne.