The nameOrnella
Ornella is a girl's name of Italian origin that evokes a tree in bloom. It has been given steadily in France.
- Girl's name
- Italian
Meaning
Ornella is linked to the Italian ornello, "flowering ash".
Origin
Italian. It appears in Gabriele D'Annunzio's play The Daughter of Iorio, in the early 20th century.
History
The actress Ornella Muti made the name known in France, where it peaked around 1990.
Famous people named Ornella
- Ornella Muti, Italian actress
Popularity of the name Ornella
Ornella in France
Ornella was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 2,480 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Ornella. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 1990. Half of all babies named Ornella in France were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 67 births a year.
Ornella in Belgium
Ornella was most popular in Belgium in the 2000s, with 219 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Ornella. Half of all babies named Ornella in Belgium were born before 2002.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ornella mean?
Ornella is linked to the Italian ornello, "flowering ash".
What is the origin of the name Ornella?
Italian. It appears in Gabriele D'Annunzio's play The Daughter of Iorio, in the early 20th century.
Is Ornella a girl's or a boy's name?
Ornella is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Ornella?
Ornella Muti, Italian actress.