Name:
Della
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Germanic
Meaning:
Della is a diminutive of Adela. Adela originates in Germanic languages and means "graceful and noble". Saint Adela founded the monastery in Pfazel, France. She was a celebrated 7th century Frankish princess. She died on December 24, and until today that is her feast day.
Pronunciation:
DEL-É™
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Dellah
Dellia
Dellya
Delyah
Famous Della:
Della Burford : writer
Della Reese : musician
Della Woody : artist