Ella as a Female Name
Ella is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Ella for a girl get a name with a clear Germanic / Norman French heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Ella means “all, other; or short form” and is of Germanic / Norman French origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Ellie, Eleanor, Ellen, Bella.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Ella across all genders, see the complete Ella name meaning.
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Is Ella a girl's name?+
Ella is most commonly a girl's name. It means “all, other; or short form” and is of Germanic / Norman French origin.
What does Ella mean?+
Ella means “all, other; or short form” and originates from Germanic / Norman French.