Ella Cotton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ella Cotton — Greek
157K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ella Cotton is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Ella is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Ella is a personal name most often used as a feminine given name, but also as a surname, especially in Australia. In Greek mythology, Ella (Ancient Greek: Ἕλλα) was the daughter of Athamas and Nephele. The name may be a cognate with Hellas (Ἑλλάς), the Greek name for Greece, which is said to have originally been the name of the region around Dodona. Another source indicates that Ella is a Norman version of the Germanic short name Alia, which was short for a variety of German names with the element ali-, meaning 'other'". The surname Cotton: Amy Cotton (born 1980), Canadian judoka Bryce Cotton (born 1992), American professional basketball player Coby and Cory Cotton (born 1987), co-creators of Dude Perfect Craig Cotton (1947–2013), American football player Fran Cotton (born 1947), rugby footballer of the 1970s and 1980s Harold Cotton (cricketer) (1914–1966), Australian cricketer Harold Cotton (ice hockey) (1902–1984), Canadian ice hockey player Henry Cotton (golfer) (1907–1987), English golfer James Cotton (basketball) (born 1975), American basketball player James Cotton (gridiron football) (born 1978), American football player Je. Ella is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 157K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ella reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ella

Greek

Ella is a personal name most often used as a feminine given name, but also as a surname, especially in Australia. In Greek mythology, Ella (Ancient Greek: Ἕλλα) was the daughter of Athamas and Nephele. The name may be a cognate with Hellas (Ἑλλάς), the Greek name for Greece, which is said to have originally been the name of the region around Dodona. Another source indicates that Ella is a Norman version of the Germanic short name Alia, which was short for a variety of German names with the element ali-, meaning 'other'".

Surname: Cotton

English

Amy Cotton (born 1980), Canadian judoka Bryce Cotton (born 1992), American professional basketball player Coby and Cory Cotton (born 1987), co-creators of Dude Perfect Craig Cotton (1947–2013), American football player Fran Cotton (born 1947), rugby footballer of the 1970s and 1980s Harold Cotton (cricketer) (1914–1966), Australian cricketer Harold Cotton (ice hockey) (1902–1984), Canadian ice hockey player Henry Cotton (golfer) (1907–1987), English golfer James Cotton (basketball) (born 1975), American basketball player James Cotton (gridiron football) (born 1978), American football player Je.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ella 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 Ella by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ella Cotton

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 Ella Cotton:

9
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Ella?
The first name Ella originates from Greek. Ella is a personal name most often used as a feminine given name, but also as a surname, especially in Australia. In Greek mythology, Ella (Ancient Greek: Ἕλλα) was the daughter of Athamas and Nephele. The name may be a cognate with Hellas (Ἑλλάς), the Greek name for Greece, which is said to have originally been the name of the region around Dodona. Another source indicates that Ella is a Norman version of the Germanic short name Alia, which was short for a variety of German names with the element ali-, meaning 'other'".
When was Ella most popular?
The name Ella reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cotton?
The surname Cotton originates from English. Amy Cotton (born 1980), Canadian judoka Bryce Cotton (born 1992), American professional basketball player Coby and Cory Cotton (born 1987), co-creators of Dude Perfect Craig Cotton (1947–2013), American football player Fran Cotton (born 1947), rugby footballer of the 1970s and 1980s Harold Cotton (cricketer) (1914–1966), Australian cricketer Harold Cotton (ice hockey) (1902–1984), Canadian ice hockey player Henry Cotton (golfer) (1907–1987), English golfer James Cotton (basketball) (born 1975), American basketball player James Cotton (gridiron football) (born 1978), American football player Je.
What are the origins of the name Ella Cotton?
The name Ella Cotton combines two different traditions: the first name Ella has Greek roots, while the surname Cotton originates from English.
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