Names ending in a
- Ranita
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"song"Description:
Delicate embellishment of Rani.
- Melda
- Moanna
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"ocean"Description:
In the 2006 film Pan's Labyrinth, Moanna is the name of a Spanish princess, but it's the Moana spelling that has become more famous of late, thanks to the eponymous Disney heroine.
- Nataleia
Origin:
Variant of NataliaDescription:
Star Wars fans may be interested in this unusual variant of Natalia with Leia -- as in the princess -- inserted into the second half. Nickname possibilities abound, making this one of those unique baby names with mainstream possibilities.
- Evva
- Anitha
- Diletta
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"beloved"Description:
Top 100 choice in Italy.
- Merica
- Edra
- Isamara
Origin:
Portuguese, meaning unknownDescription:
Apparently a smoosh of Isabel and Mara, this name is used in Brazil, but very rare in the USA. For parents looking for alternatives to Isabella and Isadora, it could be an undiscovered gem.
- Ditka
- Puma
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"big cat"Description:
Lithe and leonine name chosen for her daughter by singer Erykah Badu, but fits in with wild nature names like Fox, Wolf and Bear for a boy.
- Primula
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"first rose"Description:
Primula is related to Primrose, the name and the flower, and would make a quirky yet charming (or is it charming yet quirky?) botanical name for a first daughter.
- Dusya
- Imma
Origin:
Variation of Emma, GermanMeaning:
"universal"Description:
Imma is the Low German translation of Emma now primarily used in Scandinavia.
- Nyavka
Origin:
UkrainianDescription:
Ukrainian goddess known to be a temptress spirit. The Mavka is a long-haired figure said to lure men to their deaths
- Alisia
- Evena
Origin:
Finnish feminization of Even, NorwegianMeaning:
"gift; winner"Description:
A rare feminine form of Even, a common Norwegian boy name.
- Naevia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"mole"Description:
Derived from the Roman family name Naevius, which in turn came from the Latin word naevus, referring to a mole. Like many cognomina, Naevius likely originated as a nickname — in this case, for someone with a conspicuous mole.
- Lutza
Origin:
Russian variation of Louise, feminine variation of Louis, German and FrenchMeaning:
"renowned warrior"Description:
Lutza is largely unknown in the English-speaking world and might remain that way, due to its resemblance to klutz.