This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is English; and the ending sequence is a.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Edwilda f English (American, Rare)Technically, it is possible that this given name is derived from
Eadwild, which is a corruption or misspelling of the Anglo-Saxon name
Eadhild, but this is very unlikely, seeing as Eadwild has only been encountered once in that particular capacity so far... [
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Eleisha f EnglishSeemingly an alternative spelling and feminine form of
Elisha, or an alternative spelling of names like
Alicia. Notably used by piano-rock musician Eleisha Eagle.
Eleuthera f English (Rare), Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἐλεύθερος
(eleutheros) meaning "free". This is the name of an island in the Bahamas which was originally named
Eleutheria; ἐλευθερία
(eleutheria) means "freedom" in Greek, while ἐλεύθερα
(eleuthera) means "free"... [
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Elitha f English (Rare)Possibly an altered form of
Talitha, or a variant of
Aletha. This was borne by American pioneer Elitha
Cumi Donner Wilder (1832-1923), a survivor of the Donner Party.
Elliadria f English (Modern)Name of former Bad Girl Elliadria Griffin (1988-). Or known as Persuasion! Persuasion is known for being in the show Bad Girls Club (2006-2017)!
Ellora f English, French (Modern)Of uncertain origin and meaning. It might be a variant of
Elora or an adoption of the name of the
Ellora Caves of India, an ancient network of caverns containing hieroglyphic writings archeologists still have not deciphered the meaning of.
Elvera f English, DutchVariant of
Elvira. It was most notably borne by American dancer Elvera Sanchez (1905-2000), the mother of actor Sammy Davis Jr.
Enchantra f English (American, Rare), ObscureFrom the English word
enchantress meaning "charming woman" or "witch". It was used for a character on the American television series
Bewitched (1964-1972).
Ephemera f EnglishAny transitory written or printed matter not meant to be retained or preserved. The word derives from the Greek, meaning things lasting no more than a day.
Erchana f English (Australian)The given name of Erchana Murray-Bartlett who set a world record with 150 Marathon runs in 150 consecutive days.
Ernessa f English (Rare), LiteraturePossibly an English variant of
Ernesta. It was used for the antagonist in Rachel Klein's young adult novel
The Moth Diaries (2002) and the subsequent film adaptation (2011).
Etheria f English, Late RomanThe name of woman in the 4th/5th century who wrote a report of her pilgrimage to the Holy land.
Ethiopia f African American, EnglishFrom the name of the African country. From Greek
Αιθιοπια (Aithiopia), derived from
αιθω (aitho) meaning "to burn" and
ωψ (ops) meaning "face", referring to the skin colour of the inhabitants.
Euphonia f EnglishFrom the name of the Euphonia bird, a tanager of the genus Tanagra.
Euphoria f English (American, Modern, Rare), ObscureFrom the English word meaning "feeling of intense happiness, state of joy", originally a medical Latin term meaning "condition of feeling healthy and comfortable (especially when sick)". It comes from Greek εὐφορία
(euphoria) "power of enduring easily", from εὔφορος
(euphoros) "bearing well, able to endure, patient", ultimately from εὖ
(eu) "good, well" and φέρω
(phero) "to bear".... [
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Eureka f English (American, Rare)From the Ancient Greek word εὕρηκα (
heúrēka), meaning "I have found (it)". In modern English,
eureka is an interjection used to celebrate a discovery or invention, and it is originally atributed to Ancient Greek mathematician
Archimedes.
Evella f Literature, English (American, Rare), Finnish (Modern, Rare)Created by L. Frank Baum for a princess character in his book
Ozma of Oz. In the book, Evella is the daughter of Evoldo, king of Ev. Since his children's names start with
Ev, Baum has might created the name by using the suffix
-ella or by elaborating it.
Everina f English (Rare)Meaning uncertain, perhaps a feminine form of
Everard. This was borne by Clara Everina Wollstonecraft (1765-1841), a younger sister of English philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft.
Evernia f English (American)A kind of lichen. From Greek
euernēs "sprouting well" (from
eu- "good" +
ernos "sprout") + New Latin -
ia.