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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Diminutive of names ending in -nella or -nelia, such as Petronella, Cornelia or Antonella
- Origin
- Italian/English
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- NEL-uh
Nella (NEL-uh) is a short, soft-sounding name of Italian and English origin. It's a diminutive of names ending in -nella or -nelia, such as Petronella, Cornelia or Antonella, so it can work as a nickname or stand on its own.
Meaning & Origin of Nella
Meaning: Diminutive of names ending in -nella or -nelia, such as Petronella, Cornelia or Antonella.
Origin: Italian/English.
How to Pronounce Nella
NEL-uhIPA /ˈnɛlə/
Popularity of Nella
Nella ranked #387 in 1881, when 19 babies were given the name, and it has been much rarer lately: in 2024 it ranked #2785, with 61 babies.
Names Like Nella
These names have followed a similar path to Nella in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Nella mean?
Diminutive of names ending in -nella or -nelia, such as Petronella, Cornelia or Antonella.
How do you pronounce Nella?
Nella is pronounced NEL-uh (IPA: /ˈnɛlə/).
Is Nella a popular name right now?
Nella peaked at #387 in 1881 and is ranked #2785 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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