Della

[Mindrunningwild]

Please could I ask your opinions on the name Della?

I think it sounds pretty. It’s similar to Bella which I love the sound of.

It's okay, nicer than Delia anyhow.

It sounds like a nickname

It's OK. It makes a refreshing change from Bella (which it will get misheard as a lot, I'm sure) and is more modern sounding than Delia.

I have loved this name since there was a Della on EastEnders in the 90’s

My girl is a Della. So I am very biased. She is always complimented on her name by strangers and we've only ever met two other Della's in the past 15 years. She was sometimes accidentally called Stella as a young child, but that is because DD has a slight lisp! Makes a change from all the 'Bella's' out there.

I love Della! It’s lovely. Also reminds me of a lovely friend named Adela.

This is very specific, but I’m a huge Prime Suspect fan and I think of the name Della Mornay, the victim in season 1. Sorry, OP. It’s a lovely name in and of itself.

It makes me think of a brassy mum in a soap opera. No idea why. Just screams 'works in the pub in Emmerdale' to me.

I've just realised why, because of Della from 'Raised by Wolves' I think!

Not sure, it sounds like 'Stella' said with a bad cold!

I prefer Adela. But Della is not bad---a bit different, pleasant sound.

To me it's a very 80s name as I went to
School with a couple. Also know a male Della!

It's cute though. Adela is stronger

@bookwormish that's lovely, does she like her name?

Appreciate all the responses, good and bad. I thought it was rather unusual but still strong and feminine. Other considerations are Dina/Dinah and Dalia but Della has the edge for me.

I like Bella, Stella and the like.

Della, however seems a bit dull to me as dies Dina.
Dalia is a bit more interesting but I'm not a fan.

Love it

I like Della.

Also what about Delta or Decca.

It’s quite unusual so you are not going to get lots of posters saying they love of but it is about 100 times more interesting than Ella.

@Mindrunningwild She loves her name. She doesn't know anyone with it, which always pleases DD. Also, it can't really be shortened although her and her friends shorten it to Del/Dells etc. It's definitely strong, but still feminine. It means noble/nobility.

No joke, i think she'd love to know her name is like a soap pub landlord/matriarch so thanks Nuff lol 😂

I quite like it, but it does remind me of someone with a blocked nose trying to say Stella!

I absolutely love it

It’s a lovely name

Gorgeous! It does have a bit of an 80s vibe, but in a cool retro way, not in a dated way.

Thanks all, very helpful. Still love it!

Very much a no. It sounds chunky and clunky and dated. Also Del as a shortening?! Um no thanks.

Nice name.

Also, Delyth - Welsh (pretty/blessed)