| Meaning | noble, bright |
| Origin | English, German, Italian |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Del-la |
About Della
Vintage elegance meets modern minimalism in this understated gem. Della whispers rather than shouts, offering quiet confidence and timeless appeal. The name has that rare quality of feeling both nostalgic and fresh, connected to the past without being dated. Its brevity gives it strength and memorability while maintaining a softness that's undeniably feminine. Della works beautifully across generations, honoring grandmothers while feeling perfectly suited to newborns. The name's simplicity means it never goes out of style, immune to the trends that make other names feel trapped in their era. For parents seeking something classic without being common, established without being expected, Della delivers refined sophistication.
Nicknames for Della
| Del |
| Dell |
| Delly |
| Dee |
| Elle |
Famous People Named Della
| Della Reese | American singer and actress |
| Della Gherardesca | Italian noblewoman and philanthropist |
| Della Wells | African-American artist and painter |
| Della Sutorius | Dutch figure skater |
| Della Douglas | British author and journalist |
| Della Churchill | Canadian suffragette and social activist |
| Della Frye | American journalist and character in "State of Play" |
| Della Burke | Australian politician and senator |
| Della Davidson | New Zealand cricket player |
| Della Green | British Paralympic athlete |
| Della Luna | Italian astronomer and mathematician |
| Della Smith | Canadian architect |
| Della O'Sullivan | Irish dancer and choreographer |
| Della Rovere | Italian noblewoman and Queen of France |
| Della Rovere Pope Sixtus IV | Italian pope in the late 15th century |
Characters Named Della
| Della Street | Character in "Perry Mason" novels and TV series |
| Della Duck | Character in the "DuckTales" animated series |
| Della Frye | Character in the movie "State of Play" |
| Della Saba | Character in the novel "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin |
| Della Winn | Character in the TV series "Bless This Mess" |
| Della Tucker | Character in the novel "The Bitterroots" by C.J. Box |
| Della Smith | Character in the novel "Our Kind of Cruelty" by Araminta Hall |
| Della Stackhouse | Character in the TV series "True Blood" |
| Della Churchill | Character in the novel "The Unknown Ajax" by Georgette Heyer |
| Della O'Sullivan | Character in the play "The Night Season" by Rebecca Lenkiewicz |
| Della Rovere | Character in the TV series "The Borgias" |
| Della Lewis | Character in the TV series "Gimme a Break!" |
| Della Mellows | Character in the TV series "Killjoys" |