Ornella
o-rnella,
or-nella
US Popularity:19511
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Flowering ash tree
Ornella is a lovely girl's name of Italian origin. Created by Italian writer Gabriele d'Annuzio, who was inspired by the Tuscan-Italian term ornello, this beautiful name means "flowering ash tree.” Like most petals and plants, ash trees have a myriad of mythological connections. To the Vikings and Gaels, they symbolized protection, while the Celts sought their leaves and trunks for legendary strength. With so much meaning behind Ornella, it's no wonder d'Annuzio chose it for one of the main characters of his 20th-century opera La figlia di Iorio.
Ornella Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Ornella is currently #19511 in U.S. births
Girl:Ornella is currently #11068 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#19511
in 2023
+ 4540
from 2022
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