- Meaning
- Light, all
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Trendy
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, German, Nordic
What people expect from a Ella
Ella is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm.
The meaning is about light. A name can't give a child light, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: the star of the room.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Ella: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Ella
- International readabilityReads well across languages, "ll" (y in Spanish).
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Light, all".
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Bertrand & Mullainathan (2004)Questions about Ella
What does the name Ella mean?
Ella is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning "Light, all".
Is Ella a boy or girl name?
Ella is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Ella?
Ella is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, German, Nordic.
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