Noble
Originally a diminutive of names like Adeline or Adelaide, Della emerged as a standalone name in the late 19th century. It carries the Germanic root 'adal', signifying nobility or high birth.
About 533 girls were named Della in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Acclaimed jazz singer and actress known for Touched by an Angel
The loyal secretary to Perry Mason · Perry Mason series
Twin sister of Donald Duck and mother of Huey, Dewey, and Louie · DuckTales
The protagonist who sells her hair in the classic short story · The Gift of the Magi
The same feel as Della — far less common.
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