Viola Colella

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Viola Colella — Latin
133K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Viola Colella is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Viola is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Viola is a feminine given name derived from the Latin viola, given in reference to the flowering plant species. The name is in common use in Italy. In Greece as Violeta. It is best known in the Anglosphere as a character in William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. The surname Colella: Ann Marie Buerkle (née Colella; born 1951), American nurse, attorney and politician Anthony Colella (born 1975), Australian rugby union player Anton Colella, Scottish businessman Antonio Colella (born 1961), Italian rugby union player and sports director Giovanni Colella (born 1966), Italian soccer manager Hugo Colella (born 1999), French soccer player Jenn Colella (born 1974), American actress and singer Laura Colella, American filmmaker Leonardo Colella (1930–2010), known as Nardo, Brazilian soccer player Lynn Colella (born 1950), American swimmer Maurizio Colella (born 1976), known as EDX, . Viola is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 133K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Viola reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Viola

Latin

Viola is a feminine given name derived from the Latin viola, given in reference to the flowering plant species. The name is in common use in Italy. In Greece as Violeta. It is best known in the Anglosphere as a character in William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

Surname: Colella

French

Ann Marie Buerkle (née Colella; born 1951), American nurse, attorney and politician Anthony Colella (born 1975), Australian rugby union player Anton Colella, Scottish businessman Antonio Colella (born 1961), Italian rugby union player and sports director Giovanni Colella (born 1966), Italian soccer manager Hugo Colella (born 1999), French soccer player Jenn Colella (born 1974), American actress and singer Laura Colella, American filmmaker Leonardo Colella (1930–2010), known as Nardo, Brazilian soccer player Lynn Colella (born 1950), American swimmer Maurizio Colella (born 1976), known as EDX, .

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Viola Colella

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 Viola Colella:

11
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Viola?
The first name Viola originates from Latin. Viola is a feminine given name derived from the Latin viola, given in reference to the flowering plant species. The name is in common use in Italy. In Greece as Violeta. It is best known in the Anglosphere as a character in William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
When was Viola most popular?
The name Viola reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Colella?
The surname Colella originates from French. Ann Marie Buerkle (née Colella; born 1951), American nurse, attorney and politician Anthony Colella (born 1975), Australian rugby union player Anton Colella, Scottish businessman Antonio Colella (born 1961), Italian rugby union player and sports director Giovanni Colella (born 1966), Italian soccer manager Hugo Colella (born 1999), French soccer player Jenn Colella (born 1974), American actress and singer Laura Colella, American filmmaker Leonardo Colella (1930–2010), known as Nardo, Brazilian soccer player Lynn Colella (born 1950), American swimmer Maurizio Colella (born 1976), known as EDX, .
What are the origins of the name Viola Colella?
The name Viola Colella combines two different traditions: the first name Viola has Latin roots, while the surname Colella originates from French.
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