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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
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Meaning

Fairy, maiden, goddess

Popularity

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Pronunciation

EH-lah

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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

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald

Musician

Born: April 25, 1917 · Newport News, Virginia, USA

Portrait of Ella Purnell

Ella Purnell

Actress

Born: April 25, 1996 · London, England

Portrait of Ella Purnell

Ella Purnell

Actress

Born: September 17, 1996 · London, England

Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald

Musician (Jazz Singer)

Born: April 15, 1917 · Newport News, Virginia, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Ella Original form
  • إيلا Arabic
  • 艾拉 Chinese
  • एला Hindi
  • ელა Georgian
  • Элла Russian
  • 에라 Korean
  • เอลล่า Thai

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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 192 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Ella?
Similar names include Djuma, Veronica, Xavi, Kaiden, Nina.
How do you pronounce Ella?
Ella is pronounced EH-lah.

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