Della Melville

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Della Melville — Welsh
67K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Della Melville 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 Melville: Melville is a surname and a given name. The surname has two different origins: Scottish and Irish. In Scotland, the name is a habitational name, originally of Norman origin, derived from any of several places called Malleville in Normandy. The place name Malleville is derived from the Latin elements malum ("bad") and villa ("country house"). In Ireland, the surname is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic Ó Maoilmhichíl, which means "descendant of Maoilmhichil". The Gaelic personal name Maoilmhichil means "devotee of (Saint) Michael". 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: Melville

Meaning: descendant of Maoilmhichil

Latin

Melville is a surname and a given name. The surname has two different origins: Scottish and Irish. In Scotland, the name is a habitational name, originally of Norman origin, derived from any of several places called Malleville in Normandy. The place name Malleville is derived from the Latin elements malum ("bad") and villa ("country house"). In Ireland, the surname is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic Ó Maoilmhichíl, which means "descendant of Maoilmhichil". The Gaelic personal name Maoilmhichil means "devotee of (Saint) Michael".

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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 Melville

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 Melville:

7
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Melville?
The surname Melville originates from Latin. Melville is a surname and a given name. The surname has two different origins: Scottish and Irish. In Scotland, the name is a habitational name, originally of Norman origin, derived from any of several places called Malleville in Normandy. The place name Malleville is derived from the Latin elements malum ("bad") and villa ("country house"). In Ireland, the surname is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic Ó Maoilmhichíl, which means "descendant of Maoilmhichil". The Gaelic personal name Maoilmhichil means "devotee of (Saint) Michael".
What are the origins of the name Della Melville?
The name Della Melville combines two different traditions: the first name Della has Welsh roots, while the surname Melville originates from Latin.
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