Love; affection
A charming American coinage likely created by combining the word 'love' with the popular feminine suffix '-ella'. It emerged in the late 19th century as part of a trend of creating romantic, melodic names. It carries a vintage, sweet sentimentality while remaining extremely rare today.
Less common today
Lovella isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,039 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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