Della
Gender: Girl
Origin: English diminutive and Italian
Meaning: Of the
Popularity: #647
Della Meaning and Origin
Della sounds feminine and strong, and it’s beautiful as a nickname or standalone name. The name Della is a feminine given name of English and Italian origin. It is a short form of various names, including Adela, Delia, and Cordelia. In Italian, Della means “of the”, as in “della casa” meaning “of the house”. The name Della has been in use since the 19th century and was most popular in the early 1900s. It experienced a resurgence in popularity in the United States in the 2010s, but still remains a relatively uncommon name. Famous people with the name Della include American singer and actress Della Reese, American journalist and author Della Femina, and American professional wrestler Della Darling.
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