Adella

Updated: June 29, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Adella is an alternative spelling of Adela, both of which are Old German versions of the name Adele. Adella also has Ethiopian roots. Names that start with “Ade” are quite popular right now, but Adella (and Adela for that matter) haven't quite made the cut. Both were big during the early 20th century, so these days, they may have some “Grandma name” appeal. Adella comes with a variety of cute nicknames too that may help it feel a bit more modern.

Meaning of the name Adella:

German: Noble
Ethiopian: Favors

Origin of the name Adella:

The baby name Adella is an alternative spelling of Adela with Old German roots. It's derived from the name Adele. Adeline and Adelaide are also part of this name family. In Ethiopia, Adella is also a popular name that means “favors.”

Symbolism of the name Adella:

Adella doesn't offer too much in the way of symbolism. New parents may find something in the meaning, “noble.” Perhaps they want their daughter to grow up to become a noble or important person. Those who like the Ethiopian origin may see it as a sign that God has favored them with their new daughter.

Style of the name Adella:

Traditional, Grandma name

Gender of the name Adella:

Adella is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Adella:

a-DELL-ah

Number of syllables in the name Adella:

Three

Emotion evoked from the name Adella:

The baby name Adella evokes images of someone who is into style and fashion and successful at most everything she does.

Alternative spellings for the name Adella:

Adela
Adellah

Nicknames for the name Adella:

Popularity of the name Adella:

According to the Social Security Administration, Adella was a top 1,000 baby name for girls up until 1936. It was most popular in 1901 when it ranked at number 547. It last ranked at number 921 in 1936.