Ella

Meaning

Ella is a french name meaning “Fairy maiden”.

History

The name Ella is derived from the Germanic word 'ali' meaning 'all' or 'completely'. It gained popularity in the 19th century as a diminutive of names like Eleanor and Ellen but has become a standalone name. Notably, singer Ella Fitzgerald is an iconic bearer of the name. It has variations in different languages, including 'Elle' in French.

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