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Clella

KLEH-luh

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginLatin

The Story of Clella

This name whispers of ancient Rome, of a defiant young woman who swam a river to save her city, and its echo now waits for your child.

Clella is likely a variant of Clelia, a Roman name rooted in the Latin word 'cluere,' meaning 'to hear' or 'to have fame, glory.' In early Roman legend, the heroine Clelia escaped Etruscan captivity by swimming the Tiber River, a testament to her courage. The name carried this legacy of fame and bravery through Roman antiquity, celebrating notable achievements.

The syllables of 'Clella' have a crisp, clear quality, hinting at intelligence and a strong, determined will. You envision your child with a keen mind, someone who will pursue knowledge and achieve her own forms of recognition. Writing her name feels like inscribing a quiet declaration of her future impact, a spark of bright potential.

What It Means

Likely a variant of Clelia, a Roman name, meaning 'glory, fame'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#36 in 1915

Total Births

887

First Recorded

1885

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