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Della
DEH-luh
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A female first name that emerged in the nineteenth century, possibly as a short form of Adela or Delia.
"Della was a favorite name among Victorian-era families."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA female given name, likely related to Adela or Delia.
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Etymology
Possibly a variant of Adela or Delia, first recorded in the 19th century.