Names ending in a

This spelling used in Italy and Spain shares the peaceful meaning of dove with the more familiar Columba. It's a Top 35 name in Chile.

Ilesha is an unusual choice that will undoubtedly be confused with similar and far more common names such as Alicia and Elissa.

Cognate of the Russian Dasha. Daša is often short for names such as Danijela, but is more common as a given name in its own right.

At the very least, shorten it to Hilda.

This alternative spelling to Melita does have an endearing feel about it, plus a quiet strength.

Bětka is a Czech nickname for Alžběta, the Czech and Slovak variation of Elizabeth.

A hybrid of Birdie and Ella used briefly in the early 20th century.

Often seen as a part of Arabic place names, such as Rawda Island in Cairo and Al-Rawda Square in Damascus.

Mandara is one of those names that sounds like its meaning -- and calm is certainly a quality worth courting in a child.