Ella
Meaning of Ella
Ella is a beautiful and classic female name with roots in various cultures. In its simplest form, Ella means "all" or "completely" in German, while it signifies "goddess" in Hebrew. It also holds a fairytale association, as it's the birth name of Cinderella. Pronounced as EH-lah (/ˈɛl.ə/) in English, EH-lah (/'e.la/) in Italian, and EH-yah (/e̞ʝa̠h̞/) in Spanish, Ella has an international appeal that transcends borders.
Variations of this name include Elle and Ellie, each offering a unique twist to the original. Over the years, Ella has gained significant popularity in the United States. It has consistently ranked within the top 25 baby names for girls since 2012 and shows no signs of slowing down.
Whether you're drawn to its simple elegance or charmed by its multi-cultural resonance, Ella might be the perfect choice for your little girl.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as EH-lah (/'e.la/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as EH-yah (/e̞ʝa̠h̞/)
English
- Pronunced as EL-uh (/ˈɛl.ə/)
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Notable People Named Ella
| Ella Jane Fitzgerald, known as the "First Lady of Song" and "Queen of Jazz," was a renowned American jazz singer celebrated for her exceptional vocal abilities and improvisational talent. |
| Ella Josephine Baker was a prominent African-American civil rights and human rights activist who worked alongside notable leaders and mentored emerging activists in the 20th century. |
| Ella Grasso - Ella Rosa Giovianna Oliva Grasso was the first woman elected as Governor of Connecticut and a prominent member of the Democratic Party. |
| Ella Wheeler Wilcox was a renowned American author and poet, known for her collection Poems of Passion and the famous lines "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone" from her poem "Solitude." |
| Ella Rose Emhoff is an American model, artist, and fashion designer, known for being the daughter of U.S. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and stepdaughter of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. |
| Ella May McFadyen, also known as Cinderella, was an Australian poet, journalist, and children's writer famous for her work on "The Children's Page" for The Sydney Mail. |
| Ella Balinska is an English actress known for her roles in Charlie's Angels (2019) and the Netflix series Resident Evil (2022). |
| Ella Graham Agnew was a pioneering Virginia educator and social worker, known for being the first woman appointed as a field demonstration agent by the United States Department of Agriculture and for her influential roles in supporting the New Deal. |
| Ella Manning was a multi-talented nurse, Arctic explorer, writer, and naturalist, renowned for her autobiographical books detailing her scientific expeditions in the Canadian Arctic, particularly on Baffin Island. |
| Ella Mae Johnson - Ella Mae Cheeks Johnson was a renowned American social worker, activist, and author who gained national recognition for attending the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama at the age of 105. |
| Ella Sachs Plotz was an American philanthropist known for her contributions to scientific investigation through the Ella Sachs Plotz Foundation. |
| Ella Du Cane (1874-1943) was a renowned British artist celebrated for her captivating watercolor paintings of landscapes and exotic places. |
| Ella Gifft, also known as Ella Gift, was a pioneering Black entrepreneur and suffragist from the United States Virgin Islands, who founded the Suffragist League and played a significant role in the territory's suffrage movement. |
| Ella Rumpf is a Swiss actress known for her role as Alexia in the award-winning horror drama film Raw, as well as for her performances in Tiger Girl and The Divine Order. |
| Ella Vaday, also known as Nick Collier, is an English drag queen, actor, and dancer who gained fame by competing on RuPaul's Drag Race UK. |
