Famous warrior or other light
Luella is an American contraction of Lou and Ella. It combines the Germanic roots of Louise, meaning 'famous warrior,' with the Greek or English roots of Ella, often associated with 'light' or 'all.'
About 349 girls were named Luella in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
English fashion designer and magazine editor
American Broadway and film actress
Title character in Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman's short story · Luella Miller
The same feel as Luella — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
