Vanella
Latin/Spanish · Girl · 3 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Vanella
Vanella is a feminine given name derived from the Latin "vanilla," which itself comes from the Spanish diminutive of "vaina" (sheath or pod), referring to the vanilla orchid and its fragrant bean.
This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.
Etymology
Vanella is a feminine given name derived from the Latin "vanilla," which itself comes from the Spanish diminutive of "vaina" (sheath or pod), referring to the vanilla orchid and its fragrant bean. The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries and contemporary Western cultures, with no significant historical religious or cultural tradition specifically tied to it.
Vanella currently ranks #5,267 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Western names that sit beautifully beside VanellaSimilar names you might like
Names starting with VMore names starting with V
- Vaunita
- Valois
- Vashion
- Vashtie
- Vandalia
- Valens
- Vaughna
- Valoy
- Varie
- Vash
- Vardhan
- Vaughan
- Varion
- Vadia
- Valency
- Valton
- Valentia
- Vasta
Find middle names for Vanella →
🧬 See Vanella's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Vanella's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Vanella your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Vanella already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Vanella go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Vanella
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Venla is a Finnish feminine given name derived from Venetia, ultimately rooted in Latin and meaning "from Venice" or "of…"
"Vimal derives from Sanskrit and means "pure" or "spotless," rooted in the Sanskrit word "vimala" (विमल)."
"The name 'Vimla' means "pure" or "spotless" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *vimala* (विमल)."
"The name 'Vimala' means "pure" or "spotless" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *vimala* (विमल), meaning "without stain." It is…"
"The given name 'Vanille' is derived from the French word for vanilla, which is a type of flowering plant and…"
"Vennila is a Tamil given name meaning "vanilla" or derived from the Tamil word for the vanilla plant, reflecting nature-based…"
"Vennela is a Telugu name meaning "moonlight" or "moon," derived from the Telugu word "vennu" (వెన్ను) meaning moon or light."
"Vanilla derives from the Spanish word "vainilla," a diminutive of "vaina" (sheath or pod), referring to the vanilla orchid's pod-like…"
"Vinnie-Lee is a compound name combining "Vinnie" (a diminutive of Vincent, from the Latin "Vincentius" meaning "conquering" or "victorious") with…"
"Vonley is a modern English name derived from Old English elements, likely combining "von" (a prefix indicating origin or descent)…"
"Vinal is derived from the Latin word "vinum" meaning "wine," with the suffix "-al" indicating "relating to" or "of the…"
"Vemula is a Telugu surname meaning "weaver" or derived from the occupation of weaving, with roots in the Tamil and…"