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Ella
Ella is a girl’s name of German, English, and Hebrew origins, meaning “other,” “fairy maiden,” and “goddess.” Need more proof that Ella may become the next Emma? George and Amal Clooney named their daughter Ella in 2017. Ella is effortless and timeless in her appeal. Her namesakes are groundbreaking and include jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, African-American civil rights activist Ella Baker and English singer Ella Eyre. Parents may find more inspiration in the fairy tale, Ella Enchanted—with a movie adaptation starring Anne Hathaway—and Ella the Elephant, a children’s book and animated TV series
German
Female
Name Story
Traits
- Sweet
- Graceful
- Joyful
- Charming
Compatibility
Ella pairs well with classic names like Emily and Olivia for siblings. As a middle name, it complements longer or more traditional first names. Ella fits seamlessly with both modern and vintage styles, making it a versatile choice for any cultural or stylistic pairing.
Sweet
Graceful
Joyful
Charming
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Ella Fitzgerald
Musician
Born: April 25, 1917 · Newport News, Virginia, USA
Ella Purnell
Actress
Born: April 25, 1996 · London, England
Ella Purnell
Actress
Born: September 17, 1996 · London, England
Similar Names
Pedro
Stone, Rock
Nina
Little girl
Ethan
Firm, Strong
Nana
Title of a monarch, your highness
Zuberi
Strong
Djuma
Roaring lion
Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Ella Original form
- إيلا Arabic
- 艾拉 Chinese
- एला Hindi
- ელა Georgian
- Элла Russian
- 에라 Korean
- เอลล่า Thai
Frequently Asked Questions about Ella
- What does Ella mean?
- Fairy, maiden, goddess
- What is the origin of Ella?
- Ella has German origins.
- Is Ella popular?
- Ella has been viewed 147 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Ella?
- Similar names include Pedro, Nina, Ethan, Nana, Zuberi.
- How do you pronounce Ella?
- Ella is pronounced EH-lah.
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