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The female name Ornella was invented by the writer Gabriele D'Annunzio. Metaphorically, the name means 'the ash tree' and 'the ash blossom'.
What does the name Ornella mean?
The female name Ornella was invented by the writer Gabriele D'Annunzio. Metaphorically, the name means 'the ash tree' and 'the ash blossom'. Its origin lies in the Italian Ornello for 'ash tree'. The name is also linked to the planet Uranus, as a diminutive form of the name Orania, meaning 'Muse of the heavens' or 'the Heavenly one'. Its origin then lies in the ancient Greek ouránios (οὐράνιος) for 'heavenly'. The name became known through the character in the tragedy 'La figlia di Iorio'.
Where does the name Ornella come from?
Etymology Ornella is a female name of ancient Italian origin meaning 'the ash tree'. Ancient Italian
How do you pronounce Ornella?
Sound & pronunciation of Ornella: The name Ornella is three syllables and melodically structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Or-nel-la' [ɔʁˈnɛla], with the second syllable carrying the stress. The darker O sound adds depth. The double L at the end provides a soft, gliding finish. Ornella thus appears elegant and expressive - warm, feminine, and harmonious.
When is the name day of Ornella?
The name day of Ornella is September 15.
Popularity
Ornella is a popular name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 1967 at 216th. In the last ten years, Ornella has been given as a first name about 70 times, placing it 3,114th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,677th.
Nicknames & pet names
Ella / Nela / Nella / Nelli / Nelly / Or / Ori / Orne / Ornelchen / Orni / Ornibourni / Ornusch / Orny
Famous people
- Ornella de Santis (Italian-German singer)
- Ornella Dumartheray (Swiss badminton player)
- Ornella Ferrara (Italian long-distance runner)
- Ornella Jovanovic (model)
- Ornella Muti (Italian actress)
- Ornella Oettl Reyes (Peruvian alpine ski racer)
- Ornella Ongaro (French motorcycle racer)
- Ornella Vanoni (Italian singer & actress)
- Ornella Wahner (German boxer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ornella
Where does the name Ornella come from?
Ornella has its roots in the ancient Italian word 'ornello', which means 'ash tree'. The name was popularized by the writer Gabriele D'Annunzio.
What does the name Ornella mean?
The meaning of Ornella is 'the ash tree' or 'the ash blossom'. Additionally, the name is associated with the planet Uranus and can also be interpreted as 'Muse of the heavens'.
How popular is the name Ornella?
Ornella is a rather rare name, primarily common in Italy, but it also finds international recognition. Popularity varies by region.