Luella

Meaning of Luella

Luella is a combination of the names "Lou" or "Louise" and "Ella." It can mean "famous warrior" or "elf maiden."

Luella has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Luella

Luella is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #780 in 2025 from #909 in 2017.

Notable people named Luella

• Luella Bartley
  British fashion designer
• Luella Gear
  American actress
• Luella Bennack
  American educator
• Luella Dowd Smith
  American poet and author
• Luella Clay Twedt
  American composer and musician

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Questions about the name Luella

What does the name Luella mean?

Luella means luella is a combination of the names "lou" or "louise" and "ella." it can mean "famous warrior" or "elf maiden.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Luella a boy's or a girl's name?

Luella is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Luella?

In 2025, Luella ranked #780 for girls, up from #827 the year before.

When was Luella most popular?

Luella peaked at #780 in 2025.