The baby name Louella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /luːˈɛlə/ (loo-EL-ə).
Louella is English in Origin.
The baby name Louella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /luːˈɛlə/ (loo-EL-ə).
Louella is English in Origin.
Louella is an English given name formed by blending Lou (short for Louise, the feminine of Louis) with the melodic -ella ending, also echoing Ella. Through Louise/Louis, it traces back to the Germanic Hlodwig (hlud 'famous' + wig 'battle'), yielding the meaning 'renowned warrior,' often interpreted as the affectionate 'little renowned warrior' because of the -ella diminutive. The name's structure is typical of 19th-century English coinages that softened traditional forms with Romance-style suffixes.
Usage flourished in the United States from the late 1800s into the 1930s, helped into the spotlight by Hollywood columnist Louella Parsons, before fading mid-century; it now reads as a vintage charmer. Close variants and spellings include Luella, Louelle, and Luelle; related classics are Louise and Louisa. Common nicknames are Lou, Lulu, Ella, and Ellie. The name suits families seeking a familiar, feminine sound with sturdy roots and a touch of old-Hollywood gloss.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| PH | 0 | #108 | 3 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2019 | #171 | 3 | 1,585 |
| AE | 0 | #184 | 4 | 10,220 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #262 | 2 | 7,056 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #274 | 12 | 2,795 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #307 | 10 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #355 | 36 | 13,098 |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| France | Girls | 2015 | #410 | 4 | 3,223 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #504 | 12 | 19,177 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #538 | 16 | 20,968 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #627 | 6 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #645 | 6 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #771 | 146 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #915 | 21 | 25,931 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #928 | 28 | 5,933 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,124 | 18 | 25,928 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,437 | 10 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Louella is popular in 28 countries — most recent births per country:
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