Ariana or Ariella?

[watercolourart12]

Hi all,

I was hoping to get some honest opinions about these two names. I have seen on other threads that people associate Ariella with the washing powder, areolas and the mermaid, and they associate Ariana to the popstar, however besides these points, what do you honestly think of these names? Both names fit the background and I am big fan of the strong meanings. I like strong, feminine names. I don't see why an overly feminine name is seen as an insult these days! Being a strong woman means you can be whoever you want to be, girly or boyish! What are your thoughts?

We considered Ariana for #1. I liked the nickname Ari 😊. I think it is a strong girls name stronger than Ariella for me.

Both lovely- didn't even think about the washing powder til you mentioned it! But l would associate Ariana with the singer, although she is a great singer so not a bad thing!

Ariella sounds made up to me, also sounds a bit like aerola....sorry.

*areola

Thanks for all your comments so far! FelicityPike Ariella is a well-established Hebrew name meaning Lioness of God.

Really don't like Ariella, it just seems a bit made up.
I like Ariana, definitely the better name.

Aria is also a nice name, similar to this style and sounding, but doesn't have the Ariana Grande link. I would also pronounce is more like Ah-ria than Ari-a, which I think is a bit sorter sounding.

Ariana

I do like Aria as well for it's simplicity, does Aria or Ariana sound better to your ears?

Ariella is very much not made up. It’s a popular Hebrew name and it’s my favourite name in the world but DH vetoed it. Just beautiful

I like Ariana. It's on my list if we were ever to have a girl.

Ariella is Disney and areola to me. I don’t think it’s true about Ariella being a long established Hebrew name. It’s a cobbled together name using the male name Ariel (lion) with a Western -a ending to make it sound feminine to our ears.
Ariana is much better. Or Ariane - the French version is even better.

Ariana sounds stronger to me.

Just because it’s a traditional name doesn’t mean I didn’t think it was made up. I only gave my opinion.

That's ok, FelicityPike it is helpful to know everyone's opinions! :)

Thanks everyone, keep your thoughts coming! So far, seems like Ariella hasn't got many fans...

I have an Ariella (Ari for short) in the family and she's the most beautiful princess ever- I think it's an absolutely lovely name and not very common as far as I'm aware?

@impatient2bmummy That's lovely! :) Glad to hear something nice about Ariella! I also think it's a beautiful name, sad to see negative comments about it. Does she get teased at all about her name? Its not very common at all, I have never come across an Ariella or an Ariana before. I think a name is carried by the person... If Ariella is an elegant, lovely little girl, I don't think anyone would think 'areola' or 'washing powder' at all?

I think I prefer Ariella actually. I think there will be a host of Ariana's following Ariana Grande so I think Ariella feels more special and unique if that's what you would like?

Are you happy with Ella as a shortened form?

Out of the two I prefer Ariella although I do like Aria (Aah-ria) more.

Ariana.

I prefer Ariana. You could spell it Arianna.

Ariana

Ariella is a touch Cinderella, and Ana is cuter than Ella if that’s adopted as a nn (Ari is lovely for both of them though).

@watercolourant12 she's never been teased about her name and she loved it. 🥰 it's always difficult choosing a name - I'm due first baby in a few days and we've chosen a name that COULD be seen as odd given the current situation, but we fell in love with the name long ago and don't think it's necessary to change it just because it might sound like something else to someone else! I've never once thought of washing powder or nipples when I say her name 🙈😂 and the meaning behind it is so lovely too.

Ariella is not cobbled up a pp suggested. The feminine form of many Hebrew names requires adding an 'a' -and is not a western ending.
I know quite a few Arielas of all ages.
Sorry to be a know it all but that comment irritated me.

Oh, if I’m wrong about the endings, I take it back. That was my understanding.