| Meaning | garden, orchard |
| Origin | Hebrew, Italian, Latin |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Car-mel-la |
About Carmella
Rich with vintage charm, this name has been experiencing a quiet renaissance among parents with sophisticated taste. There's something wonderfully old-world about it, evoking images of Italian gardens and family traditions passed down through generations. Yet it doesn't feel stuffy or outdated—rather, it has that coveted "vintage cool" quality that makes old things new again.
The name has substance and weight, suggesting a person of depth and character. It's the kind of name that ages beautifully, just as appropriate for a CEO as for a kindergartener. The soft "ella" ending provides a lovely feminine touch, while the beginning consonants give it enough strength to stand tall. For parents who value heritage and timeless elegance, this name delivers both in abundance.
Nicknames for Carmella
| Carm |
| Carmy |
| Ella |
| Mella |
Famous People Named Carmella
| Carmella DeCesare | American model and former WWE wrestler |
| Carmella Bing | American retired adult film actress |
| Carmella Puleo | Australian Olympic swimmer |
| Carmella Ramires | American singer-songwriter and actress |
| Carmella Rose | American model |
| Carmella Van Vleet | American children's book author |
| Carmella Hayslett | American playwright and screenwriter |
| Carmella Ferlito | Italian artistic gymnast |
| Carmella Gittens | Barbadian long jumper |
| Carmella Nieddu | Italian film producer |
| Carmella Vircillo Franklin | American poet and writer |
| Carmella Martinez | Native American activist and actress |
| Carmella Diamond | English glamour model |
| Carmella Luvisotto | Canadian fencer |
| Carmella Gualtieri | American politician |
| Carmella Marrone | Italian operatic soprano |
| Carmella Gray-Cosgrove | Australian Paralympic athlete |
| Carmella Laurel | Filipino actress and singer |
| Carmella Hollett | Canadian educator and politician |
Characters Named Carmella
| Carmella Soprano | From the TV series "The Sopranos" |
| Carmella "Carla" Espinosa | From the TV series "Scrubs" |
| Carmella Corleone | From the novel and film "The Godfather" |
| Carmella Bingston | From the book "The Nanny Diaries" |
| Carmella "Mamaw" Hunter | From the movie "Hillbilly Elegy" |
| Carmella Ferlito | From the movie "Stick It" |
| Carmella Rizzo | From the TV series "Falcone" |
| Carmella Dante | From the movie "Seeds of Yesterday" |
| Carmella Cammeniti | From the TV series "Neighbours" |
| Carmella "Millie" Carrara | From the movie "Johnny Dangerously" |
| Carmella Angelo | From the book "Carmella's Quest" |
| Carmella Sanguinetti | From the movie "Made in Heaven" |
| Carmella Johnson | From the movie "Hurricane Bianca" |
| Carmella Moretti | From the book "Carmella's Quest for Magic" |
| Carmella "Car" Ragusa | From the TV series "Royal Pains" |
| Carmella Maloney | From the movie "Crazy Rich Asians" |
| Carmella Parker | From the TV series "Rules of Engagement" |
| Carmella Polito | From the movie "American Hustle" |