What is the origin of the name Arnella?

Arnella is a name of Germanic origin.

How do you pronounce Arnella?

Arnella is pronounced ahr-NEL-uh.

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GirlGermanic

Arnella

ahr-NEL-uh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

166

Peak Year

#13 in 1954

First Recorded

1916

Style

Strong & Bold, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely a combination of 'Arn' (eagle, Germanic) and the feminine suffix '-ella'.

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Arnie Nella

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Arnie Nella

Similar Names

Arabella Annella Ariella Cornelia

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentAmbitiousFree-spirited

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