Ella is one of the most popular names out there, and it’s no question as to why. Simple, elegant, and classic, it’s the kind of name that feels complete all on its own, yet also works beautifully as as a nickname for so many longer names, as well. Versatile queen!
With its subtle connection to Ella Enchanted, it carries just a whisper of princess magic without ever feeling over the top. Oh so lovely and pretty.
Of course, if you are drawn to the name and all it represents but want something less popular, that’s understandable. Here are 50 name alternatives that feel kindred to Ella, as well as a few names that you could use as a longer name for Ella as a nickname.
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Alternatives to Ella
- Della — noble, bright
- Elsa — chosen by God
- Eloise — healthy, wide
- Eleanor — bright, shining one
- Elena — bright, shining one
- Ellen — bright, shining one
- Elspeth — chosen by God
- Emmeline — whole, peaceful home
- Emmy — whole, universal
- Ada — noble, nobility
- Adele — noble, nobility
- Alba — white, dawn
- Alma — soul, nourishing
- Alice — noble, exalted
- Alina — bright, beautiful
- Ayla — moonlight, oak tree
- Arabella — yielding to prayer
- Anabelle — grace, beauty
- Luella — famous warrior
- Belle — beautiful
- Bella — beautiful
- Briella — God is my strength
- Clara — bright, clear
- Calla — beautiful, lovely
- Camille — attendant at ritual
- Carmella — garden, orchard
- Fiona — fair, white
- Gabriella — God is my strength
- Giselle — pledge, hostage
- Grace — grace, goodness
- Halle — dweller at the hall
- Isla — island
- Leila — night, dark beauty
- Lola — sorrows, strong woman
- Mabel — lovable, dear
- Mila — gracious, dear
- Marcella — young warrior
- Mariella — star of the sea
- Mona — noble, little aristocrat
- Nella — bright, shining one
- Noelle — Christmas, born on Christmas
- Pearl — pearl gemstone
- Rosa — rose flower
- Rosabel — beautiful rose
- Rosalind — pretty rose
- Stella — star
- Thea — goddess, godly
- Vera — truth, faith
- Willa — will, desire
- Zella — blessed, happy
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