Renella as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Renella

What is the meaning of the name Renella ?

The baby name Renella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced reh-NEL-uh.

Renella is in Origin.

Renella is a rare feminine given name found in English-speaking contexts, most likely an elaboration of Renée/Renelle (ultimately from Latin renatus, “reborn”) or a blend of Rena with the Romance diminutive -ella. Rena itself arises either from Hebrew Rina, “joy, song,” or as a short form of Irene, from Greek Eirēnē, “peace.” Thus the name carries layered readings: “little reborn one,” “little joy,” or “peace.”

Documented in sporadic use from the early 20th century onward, Renella has never been common but aligns with the enduring appeal of -ella endings. Variant forms include Renelle, Ranelle, and Ranella; short forms and pet names include Rena, Nell, Nella, and Ella. Related names are Renée, Renata, and Irene. The name’s gentle cadence and multicultural roots make it a distinctive choice with uplifting meanings.

⚙ Renella is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Renella appears only 5 times in total — found in 3 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.