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Ella

Girl · German · Short name

Meaning
Fairy maiden, light

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
EL-uh
Origin
German

From Germanic, a short form of names beginning with 'ali' or 'elf'.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

VintageClassicSoft and gentle

Languages in use: German, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Alternate spellings

  • ElaPolish / Turkish

    Used in Polish and Turkish traditions.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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