Names Categorized "ends in -ella"

Adella is a feminine given name of English origin, considered a variant of Adela. The name Adela itself derives from the Old German element adal meaning "noble" (from Proto-Germanic *aþalaz). As a variant, Adella shares...

Aella is a feminine given name of ancient Greek origin. The name derives from the Greek word ἄελλα (aella), meaning "whirlwind". In Greek mythology, Aella was the name of an Amazon warrior who fought against Heracles dur...

Etymology and OriginAnabella is an English feminine given name, predominantly used as a variant of Annabel. The name Annabel itself evolved from the medieval name Amabel, which is the feminine form of the Late Latin name...

Annabella is a Latinate feminine given name, typically used in English and Italian contexts. It is directly derived from Annabel, a Scottish medieval variant of Amabel (from the Late Latin word amabilis meaning "lovable"...

Antonella is a Diminutive of Antonia, itself the feminine form of the Roman family name Antonius, from which Anthony ultimately derives. The Italian usage of Antonella carries the affectionate, familial tone common in It...

Arabella is a feminine given name of Scottish origin, most likely a medieval variant of Annabel. The name has long been associated with the Latin word orabilis, meaning "invokable" or "yielding to prayer," and historical...

Ariella is a feminine given name derived from Ariel, a Hebrew name meaning “lion of God” (from ʾari “lion” and ʾel “God”). While Ariel is gender-neutral in Hebrew, Ariella emerged as a strictly feminine variant, gaining...

Bella is a feminine given name of English usage, primarily known as a short form of Isabella and other names ending in bella. It is also strongly associated with the Italian word bella, meaning "beautiful", which echoes...

Briella is a modern English feminine given name, originating as a short form of Gabriella. The name emerged in the 21st century, reflecting a trend toward creative contractions and invented-sounding names. While Gabriell...

Brunella is an Italian feminine given name, serving as a diminutive of Bruno. The name carries the charm and affection typical of diminutive forms in Italian naming traditions, often used as a term of endearment for litt...

Carmella is a feminine given name used in English, derived as a Latinized form of Carmel. The name ultimately traces back to Mount Carmel in Israel, a mountain mentioned in the Old Testament. In Hebrew, Karmel means "gar...

Christabella is a feminine given name of English origin. It is a Latinate form of Christabel, a name that combines elements of Christina (from Christiana, the Latin feminine form of Christian) and the suffix bel, inspire...

Cinderella is the English name of the heroine of a globally widespread folk tale, and the title character of the story known in the English-speaking world from Charles Perrault's 1697 version Cendrillon. The name ultimat...

Daniella is the feminine form of the biblical name Daniel. The name Daniel comes from the Hebrew דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel), combining דִּין meaning "to judge" and אֵל meaning "God", thus "God is my judge". Daniel was a Hebre...

Della is a female given name primarily used in English. It originated as a diminutive of Adela or Adelaide, though it may also derive from Delia.EtymologyThe name is ultimately a short form of Germanic names formed with...

Donatella is an Italian feminine given name, serving as a diminutive of Donata, itself the feminine form of Donato. The name ultimately derives from the Late Latin Donatus, meaning "given"—a name borne by several early C...

Donella is a feminine form of Donald, a name of Scottish origin. Donella emerged as a distinctive female counterpart to the traditionally masculine Donald, following a pattern common in Scottish naming practices where th...

Dulcibella is a feminine given name of English origin. It is a Latinized form derived from the Latin elements dulcis "sweet" and bella "beautiful," ultimately carrying the meaning “sweet and beautiful.”HistoryThe name ap...

Ella 1 is a Norman name, originally a short form of Germanic names that contain the element alles meaning "other" (from Proto-Germanic *aljaz). Introduced to England by the Normans, it was in use until the 14th century b...

Ella is a diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen 1 and other names beginning with El. It can also be a short form of names ending in ella.Etymology and OriginsThe name Ella originated as a short form of longer Germanic names like...

Etymology and MeaningEstella is a Latinate form of the French name Estelle, which ultimately derives from the Latin word stella, meaning "star." The name gained recognition in the English-speaking world through its use i...

Estrella is the Spanish form of the name Stella, directly coinciding with the Spanish word estrella meaning "star." While Stella itself was coined by the 16th-century English poet Philip Sidney as a Latin-derived literar...

Fenella is a female given name of Scottish origin, derived from the Scottish Gaelic form Fionnaghal, itself a variant of Fionnuala. The name was popularized outside of Scotland by Sir Walter Scott's novel Peveril of the...

Finella is a variant of Fenella, a name popularized outside of Ireland and Scotland through literature. Fenella itself is a form of the Irish name Fionnuala, first used by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his novel Pe...

Fiorella is an Italian female given name, a diminutive form of Fiore, itself derived from the Italian word fiore meaning "flower." The addition of the diminutive suffix -ella conveys endearment or smallness, thus Fiorell...

Floella is an English feminine given name, crafted as an elaborated form of Flo. Flo itself is a short form of Florence or Flora, so Floella ultimately carries the meaning of "flowering" or "flourishing," linked to the L...

Gabriella is a feminine given name used in English, Hungarian, Italian, and Swedish. It is the feminine form of Gabriel, which originates from the Hebrew name Gaḇriʾel (גַּבְרִיאֵל), meaning "God is my strong man" or "he...

Gisella is the Italian Giselle, itself derived from the Old German element gisal meaning "hostage, pledge" (from Proto-Germanic *gīslaz). The name may have originally been a descriptive nickname for a child given as a pl...

Graziella is an Italian diminutive of Grazia, meaning "grace." Ultimately derived from Latin gratia, it is a cognate of the English name Grace. While Grace gained popularity as a Puritan virtue name in the 17th century,...

Hella is a feminine given name used in Danish and German, originating as a diminutive of names beginning with the element Hel, such as Helga or Helena. In Nordic tradition, Hel variously relates to "holy" (from Old Norse...

Idella is an elaborated feminine given name in English, formed as a longer variant of Ida.The root name Ida has two possible origins. The most likely source is the Germanic element id, meaning "work" or "labour" (from Pr...

Isabella is a feminine given name of Italian origin, the Latinate form of Isabel (from which the French Isabelle also derives), which itself is a variant of Elisabeth, ultimately from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning “G...

Isebella is an English variant of Isabella, itself a Latinate form of Isabel, with roots ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba (also rendered as Elizabeth) meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance." The n...

Janella is a modern English feminine name that emerged as a variant of Janelle, itself a relatively recent coinage. While Janelle came into use only in the 20th century, the name Janella likely appeared around the same p...

Joella is a feminine form of the name Joel, derived from the Hebrew name Yoʾel, meaning "Yahweh is God." The name Joel itself comes from the Hebrew elements yo (a reference to Yahweh) and el (meaning God), both referring...

Llewella is a feminine given name of Welsh origin, representing the female form of the masculine Welsh name Llywelyn. While Llywelyn has deep historical roots as the name of medieval Welsh princes, Llewella is a modern o...

Lorella is an Italian feminine given name primarily used as a diminutive of Eleonora, Loredana, and other names beginning with Lor.Etymology and OriginsThe name Lorella is derived from a combination of sound and meaning....

Louella is a feminine given name of English origin, combining the short form Lou (itself a diminutive of Louise or Louis) with the popular feminine suffix ella. This blend creates a melodious name that emerged in the 19t...

Luella is a variant of the name Louella. Luella is a feminine given name that emerged in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, reflecting the era's fondness for fanciful name coinages and composed or blended fo...

Luisella is an Italian diminutive of Luisa, the feminine form of Luis, which itself derives from the French Louis. The name ultimately traces back to the Germanic root lud meaning “fame” or “warrior,” as seen in Ludwig....

Mabella is an elaborated form of Mabel, a medieval feminine name with deep historical roots. The name Mabel itself derives from the Latin Amabilis, meaning "lovable" or "worthy of love." Through this chain, Mabella carri...

Majella is a feminine given name of Irish usage, derived from the surname of the Italian saint Gerard Majella (1726–1755), also known in Italian as Gerardo Maiella. The surname originates from the saint's association wit...

Manuella is a French feminine form of Manuel. The name Manuel itself derives from the Spanish and Portuguese form of Emmanuel, which means "God is with us" (from Hebrew Immanu'el).Etymology and Historical BackgroundThe r...

Marcella is a feminine given name of Roman origin. It is the feminine form of Marcellus, a Roman family name that itself is a diminutive of Marcus. The root Mars, the Roman god of war, gives the name a strong, martial as...

Mariabella is a modern feminine given name in English usage, formed by combining the names Maria and Bella. This compound name blends the traditional, widely used Maria with the popular suffix Bella, which means 'beautif...

EtymologyMariella is an Italian diminutive of Maria, reflecting the affectionate use of suffixes like -ella and -etta in Italian to create endearing or familiar forms of names. While Mariella is used primarily as a femin...

Marinella is an Italian diminutive of Marina, ultimately derived from the Latin root marinus meaning "of the sea." The name is used primarily in Italy, though it also appears as a stage name in Greek culture due to the f...

Maristella is an Italian feminine given name, originating as the Italian form of Maristela. This name carries deep religious significance, as Maristela derives from the Latin title Stella Maris (“star of the sea”), which...

Mirabella is a Latinate feminine given name, formed from the French name Mirabelle by adding the Italian feminine suffix -a. The name Mirabelle itself derives from the Old French word mirable, meaning "wonderful," which...

Mirella is the Italian form of Mireille, a name that originated in Occitan as Mirèio. The name Mireille was created by the 19th-century Provençal poet Frédéric Mistral for the heroine of his epic poem Mirèio (1859), like...

Etymology and OriginsNella is a feminine given name of Italian origin, functioning primarily as a short form of Antonella. Antonella itself is a diminutive of Antonia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Antonius,...

Nigella is a feminine given name of English origin, derived as a feminine form of Nigel. The name Nigel itself originates from the medieval Latinized form Nigellus, which was adapted from the Irish name Neil (Irish Niall...

Novella is an Italian feminine given name derived from the Latin novellus, a diminutive of novus, meaning "new, young, novel." The name thus carries connotations of freshness, youth, and originality.Historically, the nam...

Ornella is an Italian feminine given name of literary origin, created by the celebrated Italian author and poet Gabriele d'Annunzio for his 1904 play La Figlia di Jorio (The Daughter of Jorio). The name is derived from T...