Ella
Ella is a feminine name with multiple origins. It can be a short form of Eleanor or Ellen, or it can stand on its own as a name of Germanic origin meaning ‘fairy maiden’ or ‘all’.
Ella Meaning
Fairy maiden, All, or short for Eleanor (light)
Historical Significance
Ella has been used as a name since the Middle Ages and saw a resurgence in popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Fun Fact
In Swedish and Norwegian, ‘Ella’ means ‘she’ or ‘her’, giving the name an added layer of feminine meaning in Scandinavian countries.
Literature Reference
Ella is the title character in the classic fairy tale ‘Cinderella’, although in many versions she’s known by her nickname.
Music Reference
The jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, known as the ‘First Lady of Song’, brought fame to the name in the mid-20th century.
Famous Namesakes
- Ella Fitzgerald: Jazz Singer, known for ‘A-Tisket, A-Tasket’, ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’
- Ella Enchanted: Fictional Character, known for Main character in the novel ‘Ella Enchanted’ by Gail Carson Levine
- Ella Henderson: Singer-Songwriter, known for ‘Ghost’, ‘Glow’
Similar Names
Ellen, Ellie, Eleanor, Bella, Stella
Ella Nicknames
El, Ellie
Related Names
Sibling Names
Sophia, Emma, Olivia, Ava, Mia, Isabella, Charlotte, Amelia, Harper, Evelyn, Liam, Noah, Oliver, William, Elijah, James, Benjamin, Lucas