Names ending in a

This feminine name — simply "angel" imported into Māori phonology — is fresher than Angela and less Hollywood than Angelina.

This feminine form of Damian projects a positive and lilting image, a distinct contrast to its male counterpart.

Raffaella is the Italian form of the lovely name Raphaela, the female version of the angel's name Raphael, gorgeous in any spelling or international variation. Raffaella is one of the most appealing Italian baby names for girls.

Ananya is an appealing Indian name used for girls and boys, though its similarity to Anna makes it sound more feminine to Western ears. Quite popular in the US, where it was given to nearly 150 baby girls in one recent year.

Revella is mostly seen as a surname in the US, but has been found on first name record as well. It is likely a variation of the surname Revello, but could also be considered a variation of Revel.

Jianna was one of the fastest-rising names of 2020 after the deaths of Kobe and Gianna Bryant. It continued to rise in 2021.

A short form of Alexandra and Alice used everywhere from Russia to Spain. A fresh alternative to Allie.

Iridiana is related to the Greek name Iris, who in Greek mythology was the personification of the Rainbow. Iridiana is a frillier version of the name, likely to appeal to people who prefer Isabella to Isobel and Delphinia to Delphi.

Panda, welcome to the baby name menagerie! Panda is an adorable animal name (after an adorable animal) that is sure to be both very rare and very cute. In Skins there was a character called Panda, which was short for Pandora. The name Panda comes from the Nepali word ponya meaning "bamboo eater".

Although it's a traditional male name in the Middle East, Ata has a more feminine read in the US.

A vivacious Italian name; also a diminutive of Annunziata.

An elaboration on the Breton name Maël or Maëlle, or an English combination of Mae and Ella.

Two popular contemporary choices merged into one, this compound name with its hint of Italian flair was given to nearly 70 girls in the US and 3 in the UK. With Mia's entry into the US Top 10, perhaps it will be used more often in coming years.

Since this is strictly a male name in Slavic cultures, better to stick with the "Bella" spelling here.

If there are too many Savannahs in your neighborhood, you might consider this. Pavana is a Hindu goddess of the wind.

An outdated feminine form of David sometimes heard in the UK, though Davina is more usual..

More a concept than a place -- or a name.

The Persian goddess of sacrifice, also linked to marriage, oaths, and love.