Ella
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ella
Ella means "fairy maiden" or "beautiful fairy" and derives from the Old Germanic element "ali-" meaning foreign or other, later associated with fairy-like qualities in English and Romance languages.
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Etymology
Ella means "fairy maiden" or "beautiful fairy" and derives from the Old Germanic element "ali-" meaning foreign or other, later associated with fairy-like qualities in English and Romance languages. The name gained prominence in English-speaking countries and Germanic cultures during the 19th century, with notable bearers including Ella Fitzgerald, and has been used across Christian, Jewish, and secular Western communities without strong religious affiliation.
Ella currently ranks #29 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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