Meaning: Flowering ash tree
The story
A literary name created by Gabriele d’Annunzio from a Tuscan word for the flowering ash. Its Italian botanical root is firmer than a generic translation such as little flower.
Nicknames
- Nella
- Orny
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Ornella comes from Italian.
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