10,000+ Girl Names That End in A
- Quandra
- Corianna
- Syrina
- Uvelia
- Wanaka
Origin:
Maori placenameMeaning:
"place of knowledge"Description:
This beautiful lakeside town in southern New Zealand would make an unusual but wearable choice for a daughter. It benefits from having a great meaning, too.
- Rawda
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"garden, meadow"Description:
Often seen as a part of Arabic place names, such as Rawda Island in Cairo and Al-Rawda Square in Damascus.
- Neha
- Conchata
- Loana
Origin:
Feminization of Loan, FrenchMeaning:
"light"Description:
The feminine form of Loan — which is derived from the saintly name Elouan — gained attention in France thanks to Loana Petrucciani. She was a contestant on the reality TV show Loft Story, the French version of Big Brother.
- Quinna
- Phaenna
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"the shining one"Description:
Light and ethereal, Phaenna is one of the Charities or Graces in some Greek myths. She was worshipped in Sparta, along with Cleta ("renowned one").
- Illa
- Peita
- Clia
Origin:
Invented literary nameDescription:
Clia could be seen as a variation of Clea (probably another invented literary name), or the creation of L. Frank Baum for a mermaid Princess character in one of his Oz books. Offers a similar choice to Cleo vs Clio.
- Polyxena
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"very hospitable"Description:
Polyxena was a minor figure in Greek mythology - a daughter of King Priam and a love interest of the famed warrior Achilles. The name is a bit clunky but could be pulled off by the right woman.
- Aranya
Origin:
SanskritDescription:
This pretty name is most commonly used in Southeast Asia, although Westerners might recognize it as the middle name of Owen Wilson's daughter Lyla.
- Bayla
- Socorra
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"one who helps"Description:
Popular Spanish choice that refers to the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help -- or Perpetuo Socorro.
- Amadora
- Alistrina
Origin:
Manx variation of AlexandraDescription:
For people looking for an unusual variant of Alexandra, especially one that can be shortened to the ubiquitous Alex, Alistrina might be the name for you.