Names ending in a

Putting an accent on it, as Willa Cather did in her famous novel, would endlessly confuse the waters for a young girl. The name is every bit as lovely and distinctive as simply Antonia.

The most common form of Natalia in Estonia, where there is a strong Russian influence on baby names.

Libussa is a name from medieval legend - the youngest but wisest of three sisters, Libussa became queen after their father died. She founded the Přemyslid dynasty, and prophesied and founded the city of Prague in the 8th century.

Sister to rising young actress Quvenzhané Wallis.

Imposing, if not intimidating.

Calls to mind the world Jellicle, as in CATS. But still classier than Angie.

This Hawaiian take on Miriam has all the sounds of a modern-day smash hit — think Amelia, Mila, etc. — but is virtually undiscovered.