Names ending in a

Latona is the Roman equivalent of Leto, the Greek goddess of light. These days Leto feels more modern for a baby girl, but Latona retains its appeal.

Could serve as an alternative to the more common Latifah.

An uncommon name occasionally heard in Italy and Hungary, where it is also the word for "mint."

With so many other places translating to first names, why not this major Japanese city -- especially if it holds some personal significance.

In the Zulu and Xhosa languages of Southern Africa, Phila is a unisex name meaning "life" or "get well".