The nameNella
Nella is a short girl's name, given discreetly in France since the early 20th century.
- Girl's name
- Italian and European
Meaning
It is a diminutive of names ending in -nella, such as Antonella or Petronella, or of Helen.
Origin
Italian and European.
History
Rare in France throughout the 20th century, Nella has been given a little more since the 2000s and peaked in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Nella
Nella in France
Nella was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 185 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Nella. Its rise began around 1907, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Nella in France were born before 1974, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 23 births a year on average, against 18 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nella mean?
It is a diminutive of names ending in -nella, such as Antonella or Petronella, or of Helen.
What is the origin of the name Nella?
Italian and European.
Is Nella a girl's or a boy's name?
Nella is a girl's name.