Names ending in a

The site of Napoleon's exile became the great-great-aunt in the purple hat.

A name with various origins, Elmira combines the sounds of multicultural Mira with the popular El- beginning. Despite this, the name is rarely heard in the US, though it does rank in the Top 100 names in Azerbaijan.

Stylish and dramatic, a la Donatella Versace.

Beautiful West African name that could appeal across cultures.

Eachna is the name of an Irish goddess renowned for her beauty, brains and stylishness; in early legend, a Connacht princess named Eachna was deemed to be one of the loveliest and cleverest women int he world.

Influential designer Miuccia (nicknamed Miu Miu) Prada's surname is much better known here than her first.

Popular Scandinavian name -- first bestowed in honor of Swedish botanist Carl von Linné, a classifier of plants and animals -- that could make an engaging choice.

Lacks the vintage charm of the original Arabella, but with the love for all names Bella, it might appeal to some.

Striking and glamorous, though perhaps just plain Zara is intriguing enough.

Sweet and soft alternative to Sasha. Typically used as a diminutive for the Russian male names like Pavel, which itself is a diminutive of Paul. But could be used as a twist on Pauline. Pasha offers an international flair with a cozy, approachable vibe.

Spelled Alastríona in its native language, this Irish cousin of Alexandra is little-known but fairly intuitive.

Carlota is the preferred version of Charlotte in Spain and Portugal, each where it ranks among the Top 50 most popular girl names. Carlotta, with two Ts, is the Italian spelling.

Hedda is a card-carrying member of the league of older, slightly bohemian urban names like Nedda, Andra, and Petra; also linked to Ibsen heroine Hedda Gabler, as well as being the basis of cruel joke names like Hedda Hare.

A 3rd century saint's name sometimes used in Catholic communities, and in Western European countries like Portugal and Italy.

This Cornish word name would make an excellent choice for a first-born daughter.

A less known, but still as vowel-rich, version of the popular Aaliyah.

Name of the French town where a vision of the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared, this name, virtually unknown elsewhere, is in the Spanish Top 100.

An underused Biblical name, probably because it's so tightly identified with the Queen of gospel singers, Mahalia Jackson. Other variations include Mahalah, Mahayla, Mahila, Mahilia, Mehalia, Mahali, and Mahalya.