Rella
Meaning of Rella
Rella, pronounced /ˈrɛlə/, constitutes a concise feminine appellation whose morphology derives from the diminutive suffix “-ella,” as observed in names such as Gabriella and Arabella; its emergence in Anglo-American naming practices can be traced to late nineteenth-century records (first appearing in 1880 with seven occurrences, ranked 211) and has since exhibited a pattern of modest fluctuation—peaking briefly in the mid-1950s before stabilizing at low frequencies in recent decades (six newborns in 2024, rank 944; eight in 2022, rank 936). Functioning both as an independent given name and as a truncation of longer Romance-derived forms, Rella embodies the academic ideal of morphological transparency and phonological elegance, while its sporadic yet persistent presence in United States birth data underscores a parental inclination toward names that balance traditional sonority with distinctive brevity. As a subject of onomastic analysis, Rella exemplifies the enduring appeal of diminutive-style names within a broader corpus of rare but culturally resonant female designations, reflecting an ongoing dialogue between historical usage patterns and contemporary preferences for individuality.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as REH-lah (/ˈrɛlə/)
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Notable People Named Rella
| Rella Braithwaite - |
