Meaning: Germanic other; also a short form of El- names
The story
Ella has more than one route: a Norman form from a Germanic other element, and an affectionate form of names such as Eleanor or Ellen. No single parent name explains every Ella.
Nicknames
- Ellie
- El
Spellings & variants
- Ela
- Elle
- Ellah
Popularity
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Ella comes from German and English.
More like Ella
More German & Dutch namesWilla
Will and protection; feminine form of William
Amelia
Form of Amalia, linked with vigor
Emmeline
Vigorous; unceasing
Rose
Rose flower; an older Germanic name history also exists
Thea
Short form of Dorothea, Theodora, Theresa or similar names
Tessa
Short form of Theresa
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