Famous warrior
A combination of the name Lou, derived from the Germanic name Louis, and the popular suffix -ella. It carries the meaning of a renowned fighter or warrior, blending a strong historical root with a delicate, feminine ending.
Less common today
Louella isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,466 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential American gossip columnist and screenwriter
The title character of Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's short story · Louella Miller
