Nella

At a Glance: Name: Nella – 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

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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

Phonetic: NEL-uh   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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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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