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    Donella

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Donella

    Donella

    Girl
    irish
    3 syllables

    Donella is an irish girl's name meaning "Dark - haired elfin girl; lady. from the respectful title donna".

    The meaning of Donella is "Dark - haired elfin girl; lady. from the respectful title donna" — a girl name of irish origin. It has 3 syllables.

    Origin
    irish
    Gender
    Girl
    Syllables
    3

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Dark - haired elfin girl; lady. from the respectful title donna

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Donella

    Very rare in US records

    What does Donella mean?

    Donella is a girl name of irish origin meaning "Dark - haired elfin girl; lady. from the respectful title donna".

    Is Donella a rare name?

    Yes. Donella does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

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    Names with a similar meaning to Donella

    Donella means "Dark - haired elfin girl; lady. from the respectful title donna" — these names share that spirit.

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