Novella

Meaning new, young
Origin Italian
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 7
Syllables 3
Syllabification No-vel-la

About Novella

Here's a name for the literary-minded, the creative souls, the parents who see naming as an art form itself. Novella carries an unmistakable bookish quality, literally referencing a short novel, which makes it perfect for families who value storytelling and imagination. This rare choice stands firmly outside mainstream popularity, offering true distinctiveness in an era of repeated name patterns.

The triple-l center creates visual interest while the three-syllable structure maintains balance and flow. Novella sounds simultaneously vintage and modern, familiar yet uncommon—a difficult combination to achieve. The name suggests narrative, creativity, and intellectual depth, qualities many parents hope to encourage.

Its rarity means your daughter will likely be the only Novella in her school, perhaps her entire community, granting her a unique identity from day one. The name feels particularly suited to artistic families or those who want to honor literary traditions. Novella works across cultures and languages, maintaining its integrity in various contexts. It's a conversation starter, a name with substance, a choice that reflects thoughtfulness and originality in parenting.

Variations of Name Novella

Novela
Novelah
Novellia
Novellah
Natalie
Nicole
Nina
Nora

Nicknames for Novella

Nova
Novie
Ella
Ellie
Vella
Novella

Famous People Named Novella

Novella MatveevaRussian Olympic swimmer
Novella CalligarisItalian journalist and author
Novella SmithJamaican sprinter
Novella CarpenterAmerican author and urban farmer
Novella NikicMontenegrin handball player
Novella RoyaleAmerican fashion designer
Novella McClureAmerican actress and director
Novella PolluckBritish chemist
Novella RedondoSpanish actress
Novella BrooksAmerican poet and writer
Novella PariginiItalian actress
Novella RettewAmerican journalist and news anchor
Novella JollyIndian politician
Novella NelsonAmerican actress and comedian
Novella IncandenzaItalian pianist and composer
Novella HowardAmerican painter
Novella RobertsonAustralian politician
Novella ThestrupDanish actress

Characters Named Novella

Novella CabralCharacter in the novel "The Power of One" by Bryce Courtenay
Novella RinaldiCharacter in Ernest Hemingway's novel "A Farewell to Arms"
Novella LamentCharacter in the "Warhammer 40,000" series
Novella LandauerCharacter in the novel "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles
Novella WilsonCharacter in the TV show "Supernatural"
Novella FurlongCharacter in the novel "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
Novella NucciCharacter in the film "The Shadow" - 1994
Novella BanksCharacter in the book "Motherless Brooklyn" by Jonathan Lethem
Novella HayesCharacter in the book "The Queen of the Tearling" by Erika Johansen
Novella GrangerCharacter in the novel "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
Novella ChandlerCharacter in the TV series "Veronica Mars"
Novella DelacroixCharacter in the video game "Assassin's Creed - Unity"
Novella RoydCharacter in the anime and manga series "Black Cat"
Novella DeLuxeCharacter in the film "The Haunted Mansion" - 2003
Novella StoneCharacter in the TV series "Ghost Whisperer"
Novella WhitfieldCharacter in the book "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card
Novella HathawayCharacter in the novel "The Ravenels" by Lisa Kleypas
Novella StarkCharacter in the novel "Frost Burned" by Patricia Briggs
Novella LovelaceCharacter in the TV series "Mr. Robot"
Novella BeaufortCharacter in the book "The Vampire Chronicles" by Anne Rice

Other Popular Names Beginning with N

Noa
Neva
Naylani
Noemi
Nechama
Noor
Nikki
Nia
Naiomi
Namari