Thursday, May 14, 2009

Names of the Times - Elle / Ella

Elle and Ella are classic and feminine names in their own right, however they are also popping up in many common names, used as a suffix. These are said to have Germanic, Norman/English, French, and even Hebrew roots (The word אלה (Ella) in Hebrew means goddess).

Here are some uses:
  • Gabrielle
  • Gabriella
  • Isabelle
  • Isabella
  • Noelle
  • Giselle
  • Annabelle
  • Arabelle
  • Ellen
  • Ellie
  • Stella
  • Estelle
  • Belle
  • Hazel
  • Mckell