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"Possibly a diminutive of Genoveva (noble woman) or variant of Janelle (God is gracious); elegant Italian-influenced feminine name"
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Browse nicknames →Genella first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 50 babies have been named Genella in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Genella is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,924 for girl names in the US .
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"elf-friend, friend of elves"
"God is gracious"
"young girl, lass"
"modern variant of Majella"
"Praise, offering"
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Old English origin
"elf-friend, friend of elves"
#48,878 in US
Hebrew origin
"God is gracious"
#48,802 in US
Scottish origin
"young girl, lass"
#48,956 in US
English origin
"modern variant of Majella"
#48,991 in US
Hebrew origin
"Praise, offering"
#48,969 in US
Greek origin
"good; well; true"
#48,971 in US
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Genella is a girl name with Italian, American, English, and French origins . The name means "Possibly a diminutive of Genoveva (noble woman) or variant of Janelle (God is gracious); elegant Italian-influenced feminine name" in Italian / Latin .
Genella is currently ranked #48,924 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Genella has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Genella include Gena, Nella, Nellie, Ellie, and Ella. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Genella include Genesis, Genevieve, Geneva, Genevie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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