Names ending in ella
- Zoella
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"life + girl"Description:
A modern combo name created from Zoe + Ella – or, in the case of influential British Youtuber Zoella, from Zoë + Elizabeth.
- Mirella
- Marella
Origin:
Italian variation of Marilla, LatinMeaning:
"bright shining sea"Description:
Marella is an Italian name that feels at once unique and familiar, which may either be the best or worst of both worlds, depending on your preference.
- Maribella
Origin:
English, combination of Mary and BellaMeaning:
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"Description:
Frilly but undeniably beautiful. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).
- Druella
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"elfin vision"Description:
A little too close to Cruella.
- Amabella
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"lovable"Description:
Amabella is an elaboration of Amabel, a popular medieval name. Neil Gaiman and Liane Moriarty used Amabella as a character name in their novels, The Graveyard Book and Big Little Lies, respectively.
- Cella
Origin:
Spelling variation of SelaMeaning:
"rock"Description:
This spelling variation of the Biblical place-name Sela is found on early American census roles, but Sela is more usual today. Cela is another early variation. Cella may also be a variation of Cilla, short for Priscilla, or Celia.
- Noella
- Graziella
Origin:
Italian, diminutive of Grazia or variation of GraceMeaning:
"grace"Description:
Graziella, an Italian form of Grace, is another Latin version that adds spice. Consider Graziella as a distinctive alternative to either Grace or Gabriella.
- Sibella
- Finella
Origin:
Scottish variation of FinolaMeaning:
"white shoulder"Description:
Finella and cousin Fenella, which are found most often in Scotland, would make pleasing imports.
- Raffaella
Origin:
Italian variation of Hebrew RaphaelaMeaning:
"God heals"Description:
Raffaella is the Italian form of the lovely name Raphaela, the female version of the angel's name Raphael, gorgeous in any spelling or international variation. Raffaella is one of the most appealing Italian baby names for girls.
- Revella
Origin:
Variation of Revello, CatalanMeaning:
"wild olive tree"Description:
Revella is mostly seen as a surname in the US, but has been found on first name record as well. It is likely a variation of the surname Revello, but could also be considered a variation of Revel.
- Maella
Origin:
English, French and BretonMeaning:
"prince"Description:
An elaboration on the Breton name Maël or Maëlle, or an English combination of Mae and Ella.
- Miabella
Origin:
Combination of Mia and BellaMeaning:
"my beautiful"Description:
Two popular contemporary choices merged into one, this compound name with its hint of Italian flair was given to nearly 70 girls in the US and 3 in the UK. With Mia's entry into the US Top 10, perhaps it will be used more often in coming years.
- Orella
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"announcement from the gods, oracle"Description:
A pleasantly unfamiliar addition to the ella family of names.
- Mayella
Origin:
Compound name, combining May, Mary, Margaret or Maya with EllaMeaning:
"fairy mother"Description:
A sunny sounding name, Mayella is a smoosh name with various meanings, depending on which etymological root you follow for May. The name is perhaps most associated with Mayella Ewell in Harper Lee's novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, a character whose loneliness and desperation spark the main plot of the book. This may well put parents off using the name and it is only ever given to a handful of girls every year.
- Gemella
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"twin"Description:
A pretty possibility for a Gemini girl.
- Dianella
Origin:
Botanical nameDescription:
Dianella is the botanical name of a small plant which grows across Australia. It flowers in spring with a star-like purple flower which develops into a blue berry. Dianella feels wearable as an elaboration of Diana.
- Aubriella
Origin:
Combination of Aubrey and EllaDescription:
Aubriella is a hybrid name that marries two trendy favorites, Aubrey and Ella, into a unit that's somehow less than the sum of its parts. Though both Aubrey and Ella may be overused at this point, combining them into Aubriella does not improve the choice. Aubriella entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2014.