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Louella

Girl name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Louella: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2023.

From Old German roots meaning "famous warrior," Louella is a graceful combination name that marries the beloved Louise (from Ludwig) with the melodic Ella. Its most famous bearer was Louella Parsons, the formidable Hollywood gossip columnist who dominated celebrity journalism from the 1920s to the 1960s. While no major place bears her name, the town of Louisa in Virginia shares the same linguistic ancestor. A softer, more romantic relative of the sturdy Louise, Louella enjoyed modest popularity in early twentieth-century Scotland and Britain, often given to girls born into families who admired its old-fashioned charm. Today it feels both vintage and fresh, offering a sweet alternative to more common double-barrelled names.