Novella
Novella is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
New, young, or fresh.
Origin and history
Novella is a female given name of Latin origin, derived from the word meaning 'new' or 'young'. Historically used as a given name in Italy and the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the early 20th century. In recent years, it remains a rare but gently rising choice in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
6,272 babies in the United States have been named Novella since 1880. It ranks #2150 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1768.
States where it is most popular
- NC (26 %)
- TX (15.3 %)
- TN (14.7 %)
- VA (10.8 %)
- KY (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 63 |
| 1890-1900 | 163 |
| 1900-1910 | 366 |
| 1910-1920 | 939 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,314 |
| 1930-1940 | 857 |
| 1940-1950 | 596 |
| 1950-1960 | 444 |
| 1960-1970 | 329 |
| 1970-1980 | 178 |
| 1980-1990 | 99 |
| 1990-2000 | 72 |
| 2000-2010 | 114 |
| 2010-2019 | 405 |
| 2020-2029 | 333 |
Famous people named Novella
- Novella Nelson: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Nova, Ella, Nell
Fun facts
- In modern English, the word novella refers to a short novel, giving the name a literary association.
- The name reached its highest U.S. popularity in the 1910s and 1920s.