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Nuella

Quick answerNuella is a feminine given name derived from the Latin "novella," meaning "new," and is a diminutive form ultimately rooted in the Latin "novus" (new).

Latin · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,844
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
CultureEnglish-speaking/Romance-speaking
Letters6
Numerology2 Chaldean 5
Global rank#4,844

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Nuella

Nuella is a feminine given name derived from the Latin "novella," meaning "new," and is a diminutive form ultimately rooted in the Latin "novus" (new).

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Etymology

Nuella is a feminine given name derived from the Latin "novella," meaning "new," and is a diminutive form ultimately rooted in the Latin "novus" (new). The name carries connotations of novelty, freshness, or newness.

The name is primarily used in English-speaking and Romance language-speaking cultures, with scattered historical usage but no major religious affiliation; it remains relatively uncommon in modern times and has no significant documented religious or cultural tradition.

Nuella currently ranks #4,844 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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