Della

Girl's name

Della is a diminutive of the name Adela, which is of Germanic origin and means "noble" or "noble kind."

Meaning Woman from Delos
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 518 Rising
Peak year 1917

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Della Reese - Actress and singer, known for "Touched by an Angel."
  • Della Duck - Fictional character in Disney's Duck universe.
  • Della Street - Fictional character in Perry Mason novels and TV series.
  • Della Saba - Actress, known for "The Last Ship."
  • Della Gherardesca - Italian noblewoman, known for historical significance.
  • Della Oake - Canadian singer-songwriter.
  • Della Davidson - American actress, known for "The Big Valley."
  • Della Jones - Welsh mezzo-soprano opera singer.
  • Della Miles - Gospel singer and songwriter.

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