Idella as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Idella

What is the meaning of the name Idella ?

The baby name Idella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɪˈdɛlə/ (ih-DELL-uh).

Idella is English in Origin.

Idella is a feminine given name formed as an elaboration of Ida with the affectionate suffix -ella. Ida stems from the Old High German element id (often glossed as “work, labor, activity”), yielding the sense of “industrious” or “diligent.” Through medieval saints and later Scandinavian and German popularity, Ida traveled widely; Idella preserves the same core meaning, with a softer, lilting finish created by -ella, a productive ending in English and Romance naming.

The name surfaces in English-language records in the late 19th century, particularly in the United States, aligning with Victorian fashions for embellished forms (Arabella, Rosella, etc.). It enjoyed modest use from the 1880s into the early 20th century before fading, and today reads as a vintage rarity ripe for revival. Variants and spellings include Idelle and Idell; related forms are Ida. Nicknames may include Dell or Della. Overall, Idella blends antique charm with a steadfast meaning.