Female Name
Della
ˈdɛl.ə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
A Song of Ice and Fire characters
black history
diminutives
Disney characters
ends in -ella
Keeper of the Lost Cities characters
Squishmallows
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
74/100
classic100%
upper class80%
natural80%
wholesome100%
refined140%
strange80%
simple120%
serious65%
Meaning & Etymology
Della is a diminutive form of the names Adela or Adelaide. It carries connotations of nobility and grace, as Adela means 'noble' and Adelaide means 'nobility'. The name has been used in various cultures and has maintained a classic charm over the years.
Etymology
Original Form:
Adela or Adelaide
Evolution:
Della evolved as a diminutive form, simplifying the original names while retaining their noble connotations.
Source:
Historical name usage records