The baby name Ornella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /orˈnɛlla/; English approximation: or-NEL-uh.
Ornella is Italian in Origin.
The baby name Ornella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /orˈnɛlla/; English approximation: or-NEL-uh.
Ornella is Italian in Origin.
Ornella is an Italian feminine name coined in 1904 by poet‑playwright Gabriele d’Annunzio for his drama La figlia di Iorio. It derives from Italian ornello “flowering ash” (also called manna ash), from Latin ornus. The meaning points to the ash tree’s delicate spring blossoms and hardy character, while the -ella suffix gives a gentle, affectionate tone typical of Italian diminutives. The name soon moved from the stage into everyday use in Italy.
Variants and related forms include Ornela (common in Albania and the western Balkans), Ornelle (French), Ornelia (rare), and the masculine Ornello; nicknames such as Nella, Ella, or Orni appear. Usage grew in the early–mid 20th century in Italy, later boosted by film and the popularity of actress Ornella Muti, and spread modestly to France, Switzerland, Belgium, and Italian diaspora communities. Today Ornella is familiar yet uncommon abroad, valued for its literary pedigree and botanical grace.
| Ornella Muti Ornella Muti is an Italian actress best known for her role as Princess Aura in the 1980 film Flash Gordon. She has also starred in films like The Last Woman and The Girl from Trieste, showcasing her versatility and talent in the film industry. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI | 0 | #11 | 2 | 425 | |
| BF | Girls | 0 | #17 | 1 | 315 |
| BI | Girls | 0 | #18 | 16 | 726 |
| CM | 0 | #46 | 10 | 2,592 | |
| PR | 0 | #55 | 1 | 1,497 | |
| CY | 0 | #59 | 2 | 1,632 | |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| SI | 0 | #79 | 2 | 1,612 | |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #114 | 23,823 | 9,415 |
| HU | 0 | #115 | 1 | 1,675 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| IQ | 0 | #133 | 1 | 3,533 | |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #134 | 2 | 1,786 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #136 | 839 | 11,671 |
| MU | 0 | #136 | 2 | 3,613 | |
| PA | 0 | #137 | 2 | 3,797 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| AR | 0 | #176 | 11 | 2,915 | |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #177 | 1 | 2,769 |
| UY | 0 | #178 | 5 | 2,477 | |
| HR | 0 | #180 | 2 | 2,081 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #182 | 9 | 4,850 |
| Belgium | Girls | 2013 | #183 | 22 | 402 |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #212 | 6 | 4,575 |
| PS | 0 | #224 | 3 | 5,692 | |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #225 | 3 | 4,141 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #230 | 2 | 3,559 |
| IT | 0 | #236 | 1,097 | 4,183 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #241 | 19 | 7,507 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #243 | 7 | 6,293 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #257 | 2 | 3,650 |
| Canada | Girls | 2020 | #278 | 6 | 2,919 |
| IL | 0 | #280 | 3 | 6,291 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #281 | 71 | 8,539 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #287 | 8 | 3,687 |
| PE | 0 | #322 | 8 | 6,350 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #331 | 75 | 3,185 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #331 | 2 | 5,862 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #337 | 7 | 15,378 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #348 | 4 | 5,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #356 | 4 | 8,829 |
| BR | 0 | #358 | 3 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| CL | 0 | #377 | 35 | 6,867 | |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #434 | 174 | 8,289 |
| Spain | 0 | #434 | 19 | 2,326 | |
| MX | 0 | #444 | 2 | 8,339 | |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #451 | 60 | 6,731 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #466 | 6 | 7,952 |
| CO | 0 | #469 | 12 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #473 | 26 | 11,913 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #497 | 19 | 19,177 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #508 | 16 | 10,981 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #514 | 5 | 9,861 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #516 | 35 | 12,054 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #522 | 4 | 11,303 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #538 | 8 | 8,334 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #596 | 22 | 11,648 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #602 | 257 | 14,098 |
| LB | 0 | #624 | 35 | 13,263 | |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #649 | 3 | 9,488 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #765 | 3 | 11,684 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #776 | 63 | 4,949 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #861 | 5 | 13,765 | |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #875 | 69 | 14,861 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #908 | 76 | 5,561 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #910 | 7 | 8,487 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #926 | 16 | 12,708 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #930 | 26 | 5,933 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,002 | 8 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 65 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 5 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,109 | 20 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,109 | 33 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,226 | 9 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,260 | 8 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,370 | 102 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Ornella is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:
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