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Ella
/ EL-ah /
feminineMeaning
All, completely; fairy maiden
Origin
German
Originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with 'Al-'. It also has roots in Greek and Hebrew. It gained immortality through the suffix of 'Cinderella', helping it become a Victorian favorite.
Personality Distribution
MBTI Profile
Approximate distribution among people named Ella.
NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ENFP
12.4%
ESFP
11.7%
ISFJ
9.5%
INFP
8.9%
ESFJ
8.2%
ENFJ
7.8%
ISFP
7.2%
INFJ
6.8%
ESTP
5.4%
ISTJ
4.9%
ENTP
4.5%
ISTP
3.9%
ESTJ
3.4%
INTP
2.8%
ENTJ
1.5%
INTJ
1.1%
Cultural Context
Cultural Notes
Ella is simple, elegant, and timeless. It enjoyed a huge surge in the 2000s and remains a staple. It is famously associated with jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald, giving it a sophisticated, cool edge.
Notable People
Famous Bearers
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Ella Fitzgerald
American jazz singer (1917–1996)
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Ella Purnell
English actress (b. 1996)