Ornella
Pronunciation: [ awrn-EHL-uh ]
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Ornella first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 234 babies have been named Ornella in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ornella is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,304 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,304
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Ornella
Ornella is a girl name .
Ornella is currently ranked #23,304 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ornella include Orn, Orne, Orney, Orneie, Lla, Llay, Llaie, Ory, Orie, and Ornkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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