10,000+ Girl Names That End in A
- Adella
Origin:
Variation of Adele or AdelineDescription:
Now that all names Adel- are the height of fashion, Adella is an unusual name that nevertheless sounds very trendy. Adella is one of Ariel's sisters in The Little Mermaid.
- Nicoletta
Origin:
Italian and Spanish, diminutive of Nicole, feminine variation of Nicholas, GreekMeaning:
"people of victory"Description:
If you loved Nicole growing up but now are looking for a new spin, Nicoletta may interest you. The slightly sleeker French version is Nicolette. A shorter form is Coletta, or you could shorten it even further to Nico or Etta.
- Rhaenyra
Origin:
LiteratureDescription:
A character name in George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series, a dragonrider played by Emma D'Arcy in the GOT prequel House of the Dragon.
- Sylvana
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"from the forest"Description:
Sleek, woodsy European choice.
- Naava
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"delightful, beautiful"Description:
Sultry name given added interest by that double 'a'.
- Mimosa
Origin:
Latin plant nameDescription:
Adventurous parents are venturing deeper into the garden in search of fresh names, but remember that this also makes for an alcoholic brunch.
- Oliana
Origin:
PolynesianMeaning:
"oleander"Description:
Lilting choice. "Oleanna" is the title of a David Mamet play.
- Analisa
Origin:
Combination of Anna and LisaDescription:
Unlike most combination names, this elegant blend -- related to the German Anneliese -- is more than the sum of its parts.
- Clementina
Origin:
Spanish feminine form of Clement, LatinMeaning:
"mild, merciful"Description:
The Spanish version, with its -eena ending, takes the name out of the Oh My Darlin' realm, which for many American parents may be just the thing.
- Trina
Origin:
Scandinavian, diminutive of KatrinaDescription:
Nickname name that retains an Old Country feel.
- Kinda
Origin:
Arabic and SwahiliMeaning:
"part of a mountain; beautiful"Description:
Kinda is a rare and pretty name with Swahili and Arabic roots. It rhymes with Linda rather than the colloquial combination of the words "kind of" — although many people will mispronounce it as such.
- Laurentia
Origin:
Latin, feminine form of LaurenceDescription:
This pretty female form of Laurence originated in ancient Rome and is still sometimes heard in the Latino community. It is one of the many intriguing Latin names for girls worth consideration by modern parents, as a more distinctive spin on Laura or Lauren. The name's rhythm also makes it perfect for Ren or Wren as a nickname.
- Tierra
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"earth"Description:
Earthy but ethereal Spanish word name that sounds a lot fresher than its sister Sierra.
- Iridiana
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"rainbow"Description:
Iridiana is related to the Greek name Iris, who in Greek mythology was the personification of the Rainbow. Iridiana is a frillier version of the name, likely to appeal to people who prefer Isabella to Isobel and Delphinia to Delphi.
- Alala
Origin:
Greek mythology nameMeaning:
"war cry"Description:
This name of the mythological sister of Mars might be used for a girl born under one of the signs ruled by the planet Mars--Aries or Scorpio. She is the personification of the war cry.
- Diarra
Origin:
West AfricanMeaning:
"gift"Description:
Diarra has a nice meaning, but we could see it leading to possible teasing re association with a certain digestive problem.
- Olya
Origin:
Russian variation of OlgaMeaning:
"hearty, holy"Description:
Makes the intriguing Olga even more so.
- Luba
Origin:
Russian, Slavic, Yiddish, "love, lover, dear"Meaning:
"love, lover, dear"Description:
Its association with the word liebe gives this name an endearing, adored aura.
- Lucyna
- Accalia
Origin:
Latin, mythological nameDescription:
Accalia was the human foster-mother of twins Romulus and Remus. Her name is even more obscure than theirs.