Adella as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Adella

What is the meaning of the name Adella ?

The baby name Adella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈdɛlə/ (uh-DEL-uh).

Adella is Germanic in Origin.

Adella is a feminine name rooted in the Germanic element adal, meaning “noble.” It stands as a spelling variant and elaboration of Adela and Adele, themselves short forms of compound names beginning with Adal-, notably Adelheid/Adelaide (“noble kind”). Cognates and close relatives include Adèle (French), Adele (Italian/German), Adela (Spanish/Polish/Czech), Adél (Hungarian), and longer forms such as Adeline, Adelia, and Adalina, all preserving the core sense of nobility.

Attested across medieval Europe through noblewomen and saints - such as Adela of Pfalzel and Adela of Normandy - the name reemerged in English-speaking countries during the 19th‑century revival of medieval names. The double‑l spelling Adella is most common in English records from that era and early American usage, while remaining less frequent than Adele or Adela. Nicknames include Addie, Della, and Dell. Contemporary recognition is buoyed by parallel forms like Adele and occasional pop‑culture appearances.