Luella - girls name

Luella name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 87%

Luella name meaning:

The name Luella is of English origin and is derived from two separate names. The first part, "Lu," is a shortened form of the name Louise, which means "renowned warrior" or "famous in battle." The second part, "Ella," is a diminutive form of Eleanor or Helen, both of which have a similar meaning of "light" or "bright."

Therefore, the name Luella can be interpreted as "renowned warrior of light" or "famous in battle and bright." It carries a combination of strength and brightness, suggesting a bold and powerful character. Luella is a unique and charming name with an old-fashioned feel, often associated with grace and elegance. The name has gained popularity in recent years, becoming a fashionable choice for parents seeking a feminine yet strong name for their daughters.

Origin: English

Variant of Louella: Famous elf. Also a compound of the names Lou and Ella.

Related names

Louella , Luella

Other girls names beginning with L

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 699 out of 5581

54 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    450
  • 5yrs

    276
  • 1yr

    256

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

Historical popularity of Luella

The graph below shows the popularity of the girls's name Luella from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Luella in 2024