Della
Della is a name of German origin meaning 'noble' or 'bright,' often used as a short form of Adela or Delia. It has vintage charm with roots in both Germanic and Greek traditions, carrying connotations of nobility and luminosity.
Current Popularity
#580 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Has a sweet vintage revival appeal without being too common
- •Works well as both a given name and nickname
- •Short and strong with only two syllables
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Della Reese
Singer and actress
Della Street
Fictional character in Perry Mason series
Della Lowe
American poet and educator
Della Au Belatti
Hawaiian politician
Statistics
70,274
Total births since 1880
1917
Peak year
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