Donnella is a female name with English origins. The name is pronounced as doh-NEL-uh (/doʊˈnɛ.lə/). It is also sometimes spelled as Donella. Donnella has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1928, although its popularity has varied over the years. In recent times, it appeared most frequently in 2006 with seven occurrences and a rank of 13,600. Some associations with the name Donnella include qualities such as strength, grace, and elegance.