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Ornella

Girl · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Ash tree, of the ash
Pronunciation
or-NEL-uh
Origin
Latin

From Italian 'orniello' meaning ash tree, from Latin 'ornus' (mountain ash).

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Latin, Italian

Commonly used in: United States, Italy

Alternate spellings

  • OrnellaItalian / Latin

    Same spelling; no common variant.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Italian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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