Della Smalls

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Della Smalls — Welsh
67K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Della Smalls 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 Smalls: Alexander Smalls (born 1952), American restaurateur Bertie Smalls (1935–2008), British supergrass Biggie Smalls, former name of The Notorious B.I.G. Charlie Smalls (1943–1987), composer and songwriter Chris Smalls (born 1988), American labor organizer Cliff Smalls (1918–2008), American jazz trombonist, pianist, conductor and arranger Fred Smalls (born 1963), American football linebacker Joan Smalls (born 1988), Puerto Rican fashion model Marlena Smalls, American educator and musician Robert Smalls (1839–1915), South Carolina politician and former slave Tiger Smalls (born 1969), American boxing. 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: Smalls

English

Alexander Smalls (born 1952), American restaurateur Bertie Smalls (1935–2008), British supergrass Biggie Smalls, former name of The Notorious B.I.G. Charlie Smalls (1943–1987), composer and songwriter Chris Smalls (born 1988), American labor organizer Cliff Smalls (1918–2008), American jazz trombonist, pianist, conductor and arranger Fred Smalls (born 1963), American football linebacker Joan Smalls (born 1988), Puerto Rican fashion model Marlena Smalls, American educator and musician Robert Smalls (1839–1915), South Carolina politician and former slave Tiger Smalls (born 1969), American boxing.

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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 Smalls

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 Smalls:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Soul Urge Number

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

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale 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 Smalls?
The surname Smalls originates from English. Alexander Smalls (born 1952), American restaurateur Bertie Smalls (1935–2008), British supergrass Biggie Smalls, former name of The Notorious B.I.G. Charlie Smalls (1943–1987), composer and songwriter Chris Smalls (born 1988), American labor organizer Cliff Smalls (1918–2008), American jazz trombonist, pianist, conductor and arranger Fred Smalls (born 1963), American football linebacker Joan Smalls (born 1988), Puerto Rican fashion model Marlena Smalls, American educator and musician Robert Smalls (1839–1915), South Carolina politician and former slave Tiger Smalls (born 1969), American boxing.
What are the origins of the name Della Smalls?
The name Della Smalls combines two different traditions: the first name Della has Welsh roots, while the surname Smalls originates from English.
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