Fontella
fon-TEL-uh
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
French
Total Births
589
Peak Year
#104 in 1966
First Recorded
1900
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Likely a modern invented name, possibly a blend of 'Fontaine' (French for fountain, spring) and the popular suffix '-ella'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Fontella Bass
American R&B and soul singer and musician
Personality Traits
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