Bright, shining, or a diminutive of names ending in -rella
Rella is a rare name often used as a diminutive for names like Marcella, Corella, or Estella. It is frequently associated with the Germanic root 'hruod' meaning fame or the Latin 'stella' meaning star. In some contexts, it is considered a variant of the name Ella, meaning bright or shining light.
Less common today
Rella isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,371 in 2025.
Early 20th-century American stage actress
A character in the fantasy novel series · The King of Attolia
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
