Ella May
Germanic and Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ella May
Ella is a Germanic name meaning "all" or "completely," derived from the Old German element "ali," while May derives from the Latin "Maia," the Roman goddess of spring and growth, or alternatively from the month of May itself.
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Etymology
Ella is a Germanic name meaning "all" or "completely," derived from the Old German element "ali," while May derives from the Latin "Maia," the Roman goddess of spring and growth, or alternatively from the month of May itself. The combination Ella May has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries, with notable bearers including blues singer Ella May Wiggins and jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald.
Ella May currently ranks #871 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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