50+ Fantastic Nicknames for Ella

If you’re searching for a nickname for someone named Ella, then it’s a good thing you’re here because we have listed several creative and popular nicknames you can call someone named Ella.

Meaning and Origin of the name Ella?

The name Ella is said to have varying origins and meanings. According to Greek mythology, Ella is the cognate form of ‘Hellas,’ a Greek word for Greece. In Modern Hebrew, the name Ella means “goddess.” Ella is also the Norman version of the German name Alia, which means “All.”

Now that we know the name Ella let’s get into the nicknames!

Popular Nicknames for Ella

These nicknames are the most commonly used and widely accepted substitutes for the original name, Ella. They are, in many cases, diminutives of the name itself. Here are popular nicknames for Ella:

1. Elle
2. Ela
3. Alia
4. Ellie/Elly
5. Elz/Els
6. Elsie
7. Eli
8. El/Ell/L
9. El Bell
10. Ella B
11. Aelia

Cute and Funny Nicknames for Ella

Cute nicknames are formed by attaching endearing words/terms to a name. Funny name puns are also great if you want something silly but cute! Here are some cute and funny nicknames for Ella:

12. E
13. Lea
14. Lala
15. Ella Dove
16. Ella Doll
17. Ella Dear
18. Ella Bug
19. Ella Elf
20. Ella Bear/ElleBear
21. Ella Boo
22. Lily
23. Bella
24. Nutella
25. CinderElla
26. Mozzarella
27. Elephant: A funny Ella pet name.
28. Ellie-Belly
29. Umbrella: It’s cuter when you call her “My Umbrella.”
30. Elliana
31. Ella Doe
32. Ella Gorella
33. Ellasauraus
34. Ella Foefella

Nicknames from Famous People Named Ella

Famous people can be an inspiring source of names and nicknames, too! Below is a list of famous people named Ella:

35. Ella Mai: English Singer and songwriter.
36. Ella Jane Fitzgerald (also known as First Lady of Song or Lady Ella): An American Jazz singer.
37. Ella Marija O’Connor (Lorde) is a New Zealand singer and songwriter.
38. Ella Jay Bason (also known as Cassandra Cain): An American actress.
39. Ella Chen Chia-Hwa (also known as Chen Jiahua): A member of S.H.E, a Taiwanese singing girl group.
40. Ella Endlich (also known as Junia): A German singer.
41. Ella McMahon (also known as Ella Eyre): An English singer.
42. Ella Cara Deloria (also known as Beautiful Day Woman): An American educator, linguist, and novelist.
43. Ella Baker (Fundi) is an African American civil rights activist.
44. Ella Anderson (also known as Piper or Ellavator): An American actress.
45. Ella Cruz (also known as Aryana): A Filipino actress.
46. Mildred Ella Didrikson Zaharias (Babe): An American athlete.

Nicknames from Fictional Characters Named Ella

Characters from books, movies, and television shows can provide an endless list of fun nicknames. Here are some nicknames from fictional characters named Ella:

47. Ella (also known as Ella of Frelle): The main character in the film, Ella Enchanted.
48. Ella (also known as Reader of the Sibylline books): A character in the novel series Heroes of Olympus.
49. Ella Hart (also known as Macy): A character on Emmerdale, a British soap opera.
50. Ella Lopez (also known as Ellen): A character on the television series Lucifer.
51. Ella Malikova (also known as Cuz or Pauchok): A character in the book series Illuminae.

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