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Lella

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Lella is a girl’s name of Italian origin, meaning “Likely a shortened form of names like 'Arabella' or 'Eleanor', or a standalone name of its own, meaning 'fair lady'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1916.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginItalian

What Lella Means

Likely a shortened form of names like 'Arabella' or 'Eleanor', or a standalone name of its own, meaning 'fair lady'.

The Story of Lella

Whisper this name and you'll feel a connection to Italian elegance, a name that's both classic and gently playful.

Lella carries the charm of Italian nicknames, often emerging as a sweet diminutve of longer names like Arabella, meaning 'beautiful altar', or Eleanor, signifying 'light'. It evokes a sense of gentle grace and has been used as a standalone given name for generations, particularly in Italy, embodying a soft, melodic quality that has traveled through time.

There's a sweetness to 'Lella' that feels like the first smile from your baby. It’s a name that suggests a kind, adaptable spirit, someone who brings light and gentleness into every room. When you practice writing 'Lella' in your pregnancy journal, the soft curves of the letters feel like a whispered promise of nurture and charm.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Personality Traits

GentleCharmingCaringAdaptablePlayful

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Peak Year

#30 in 1916

Total Births

864

First Recorded

1880

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