Della Galligan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Della Galligan — Welsh
67K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Della Galligan is a name that combines Welsh origins. The first name Della is a feminine given name of Welsh origin. Della is a female given name, a diminutive of Delia or a variant of Adela. Notable people with the name include: Given name Della Au Belatti (born 1974), Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives Della Davidson (1951–2012), American modern dancer and choreographer Della Ding (born 1982), or Ding Dang, Chinese pop singer Della Hann, American psychologist and research administrator Della Jones (born 1946), Welsh opera and concert mezzo-soprano singer Della Campbell MacLeod (ca. 1884 – ?), American author and journalist Della Moore (c. The surname Galligan: Claire Galligan, American freestyle swimmer Danielle Galligan (born 1992), Irish actress and theatre maker Devin Galligan (died 2003), founder of the charitable organization "Strain the Brain" John Galligan (1865–1937), American baseball player Mike Galligan (born 1968), Irish sportsperson Paul Galligan (1888–1966), Irish politician Pete Galligan (1860–1917), American politician and baseball player Rory Galligan (1973–2012), Irish rally car driver Roseanne Galligan (born 1987), Irish athlete Shane Galligan, American drag queen and musician, stage name Thorgy Thor Tom Galligan (college presiden. Della is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 67K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Della reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Della

Welsh

Della is a female given name, a diminutive of Delia or a variant of Adela. Notable people with the name include: Given name Della Au Belatti (born 1974), Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives Della Davidson (1951–2012), American modern dancer and choreographer Della Ding (born 1982), or Ding Dang, Chinese pop singer Della Hann, American psychologist and research administrator Della Jones (born 1946), Welsh opera and concert mezzo-soprano singer Della Campbell MacLeod (ca. 1884 – ?), American author and journalist Della Moore (c.

Surname: Galligan

Irish

Claire Galligan, American freestyle swimmer Danielle Galligan (born 1992), Irish actress and theatre maker Devin Galligan (died 2003), founder of the charitable organization "Strain the Brain" John Galligan (1865–1937), American baseball player Mike Galligan (born 1968), Irish sportsperson Paul Galligan (1888–1966), Irish politician Pete Galligan (1860–1917), American politician and baseball player Rory Galligan (1973–2012), Irish rally car driver Roseanne Galligan (born 1987), Irish athlete Shane Galligan, American drag queen and musician, stage name Thorgy Thor Tom Galligan (college presiden.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Della is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Della by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Della Galligan

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Della Galligan:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Della?
The first name Della originates from Welsh. Della is a female given name, a diminutive of Delia or a variant of Adela. Notable people with the name include: Given name Della Au Belatti (born 1974), Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives Della Davidson (1951–2012), American modern dancer and choreographer Della Ding (born 1982), or Ding Dang, Chinese pop singer Della Hann, American psychologist and research administrator Della Jones (born 1946), Welsh opera and concert mezzo-soprano singer Della Campbell MacLeod (ca. 1884 – ?), American author and journalist Della Moore (c.
When was Della most popular?
The name Della reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Galligan?
The surname Galligan originates from Irish. Claire Galligan, American freestyle swimmer Danielle Galligan (born 1992), Irish actress and theatre maker Devin Galligan (died 2003), founder of the charitable organization "Strain the Brain" John Galligan (1865–1937), American baseball player Mike Galligan (born 1968), Irish sportsperson Paul Galligan (1888–1966), Irish politician Pete Galligan (1860–1917), American politician and baseball player Rory Galligan (1973–2012), Irish rally car driver Roseanne Galligan (born 1987), Irish athlete Shane Galligan, American drag queen and musician, stage name Thorgy Thor Tom Galligan (college presiden.
What are the origins of the name Della Galligan?
The name Della Galligan combines two different traditions: the first name Della has Welsh roots, while the surname Galligan originates from Irish.
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