Need a middle name for Ella?
This cute and sweet girl’s name goes perfectly with a whole host of middle names, from long and complex middle names to short and snappy choices.

The name Ella works beautifully with one-syllable short middle names, such as Ella Faith, Ella Grace and Ella Rose.
However it also holds its own against more bold, lengthy middle names such as Ella Isobel and Ella Penelope.
Whatever type of middle name you prefer, we think you will find the one that fits your baby Ella here!
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What does Ella mean?
This pretty girl’s name is of German origin and means “fairy maiden” or “other”. It also means “she” and “her” in Spanish and goddess in Hebrew.
Ella can sometimes be used as a nickname, as you can shorten it from various popular first names such as Isabella and Gabriella.
However like many other nicknames for girls, Ella has become a popular first name in its own right!
That’s not to say Ella is a brand new name – it has been around since the 1400s – however it’s popularity in more recent years has been helped by its short, nickname style.
It’s soft, rolling sound makes it easy to pair with a variety of middle names. And you could also turn it into a hyphenated name if you choose.
Some great examples of Ella as a hyphenated first name include Ella-Rae, Ella-Grace, Ella-Fae and Ella-Jane.
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Is Ella a popular name?
Ella is the 16th most popular name for England and Wales, according to the latest ONS data.
The name is also the 16th most popular girls’ name in the US, having dramatically climbed up the baby name charts over the last two decades.
Best middle names for Ella
These are my favourite middle names for Ella which sound perfect together.
There is a good mix of modern middle names such as Ella Love and more traditional names such as Ella Catherine.
Ella Amber
Meaning jewel in Arabic.
Ella Amy
Beloved or to love.
Ella Anne
Meaning favour or grace.
Ella Beatrice
Bringer of joy.
Ella Beth
A shortened nickname from Elizabeth. Meaning pledged to god.
Ella Catherine
Pure or clear.
Ella Claire
Clear or bright.
Ella Courtney
Meaning short nose.
Ella Darcey/Darcie
Dark-haired.
Ella Faith
To have belief or trust.
Ella Faye
Meaning fairy.
Ella Grace
A delicate and feminine name meaning goodness and generosity.
Ella Harper
Harp player.
Ella Harriet
Meaning home.
Ella Imogen
Meaning maiden.
Ella Isobel
Meaning pledged to god.
Ella Ivy
Meaning vine.
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Ella Jade
After the precious green stone.
Ella Jane
God is gracious.
Ella Lauren
Meaning crowned with a laurel.
Ella Lexie
Defender of men.
Ella Louise
Renowned warrior.
Ella Love
A gorgeous and unusual choice for a name meaning to adore.
Ella Lucie/Lucy
Meaning of light.
Ella Mae/May
Bitter or pearl.
Ella Maeve
Meaning purple flower or queen in Celtic.
Ella Marie
Meaning star of the sea.
Ella Margaret
Pearl.
Ella Nicole
People of victory.
Ella Noelle
A great Christmas baby name! This actually means Christmas!
Ella Odette
A French naming meaning wealthy.
Ella Olive
Meaning olive tree.
Ella Olivia
Meaning olive tree.
Ella Paige
Meaning assistant or helper.
Ella Pearl
A precious baby name.
Ella Penelope
Meaning weaver.
Ella Poppy
After the pretty flower.
Ella Posey
A bunch of flowers.
Ella Quinn
Wise or counsel.
Ella River
A unisex name that is increasingly popular as a boho baby name choice.
Ella Robyn
Meaning bright fame.
Ella Ruby
Meaning red.
Ella Rue
Meaning herb or regret.
Ella Ruth
Meaning companion or friend.
Ella Sage
A Latin name meaning wise.
Ella Savannah
Meaning large or grassy plain.
Ella Scarlett
Meaning red.
Ella Sophie
Wisdom.
Ella Teagan
Meaning wise poet.
Ella Victoria
Victory.
Ella Violet
After the pretty purple shade and flowers.
Ella Winter
After the coldest season.
Ella Wren
Meaning small bird.
Ella Wyatt
An old English name meaning brave.
Short middle names for Ella
These are short one or two syllable middle names that work great with Ella!
Ella Ada
Meaning noble or nobility.
Ella Adele
Meaning nobility.
Ella Alice
Noble.
Ella Anais
Gracious and merciful.
Ella Angel
Meaning messenger of god.
Ella Aoife
Meaning beauty.
Ella Aspen
A place in Colorado and also a type of tree.
Ella Astrid
Divinely beautiful.
Ella Audrey
Meaning noble strength.
Ella Ayla
Meaning oak tree.
Ella Bailey
A unisex name meaning bailiff.
Ella Bea
A shortened version of Beatrice or Beatrix, meaning bringer of joy.
Ella Belle
Beautiful.
Ella Blithe
Carefree.
Ella Bonnie
Meaning pretty.
Ella Birdie
Bright or famous.
Ella Blue
A cute name if you love the idea of colours as a middle name.
Ella Blake
A unisex name meaning pale blond.
Ella Blaire
Plain or field.
Ella Brooke
Meaning stream or purity.
Ella Briar
A thorny patch.
Ella Bridget
Meaning exalted one.
Ella Bristol
A city in England, means meeting place by the bridge.
Ella Britney
Meaning from Britain.
Ella Bronte
Thunder.
Ella Chi
Meaning energy
Ella Chloe
Blooming or fertility.
Ella Clio
Celebrate.
Ella Coco
A cute middle name meaning chocolate bean.
Ella Daisy
After the pretty wild flower. Also means day’s eye.
Ella Dawn
After the start of the day. Meaning new beginnings.
Ella Demi
Meaning half or small.
Ella Desi
Yearning or sorrow.
Ella Devon
Poet or defender.
Ella Dixie
Meaning ten.
Ella Dulcie
Meaning sweet.
Ella Echo
Meaning reverberating sound.
Ella Eden
A place of pleasure or delight.
Ella Edith
Meaning prosperous in war.
Ella Ember
Spark or burning low.
Ella Enid
Meaning spirit or life.
Ella Enya
An Irish name meaning fire.
Ella Erin
Meaning Ireland.
Ella Esme
Meaning loved or esteemed.
Ella Eve
Meaning life or animal.
Ella Evelyn
Wished for child.
Ella Evie
Meaning life or breathe.
Ella Fable
Meaning story. This is a cute gender neutral name.
Ella Fern
After the green shade-loving plant, a pretty nature baby name.
Ella Fleur
Flower.
Ella Hadley
From the heather meadow.
Ella Hailey
Hay’s meadow. Also of Norse origin meaning hero and Irish origin, meaning wise one.
Ella Halo
Divine aura.
Ella Hazel
Meaning hazel tree. Also relates to brown eye colour.
Ella Heidi
Meaning of noble birth.
Ella Helen
Shining light.
Ella Hope
A joyful name meaning to hope.
Ella Iris
A name of Greek origin meaning rainbow.
Ella Isla
A Spanish and Scottish origin name meaning island.
Ella Jadis
Meaning magic or sorcery.
Ella James
This has become more and more of a gender neutral choice.
Ella Jewel
A name that means precious.
Ella Jo
A shortened version of Josephine that works well with many first names. Means god is merciful.
Ella Joy
Meaning great happiness.
Ella June
From the name of the month, this is derived from the name Juno.
Ella Juno
Queen of the heavens.
Ella Kit
A cute one syllable baby name meaning carrier of christ.
Ella Lacey/Lacie
An Old French word meaning braid.
Ella Laine
Bright or shining light.
Ella Lainey
Bright or shining light.
Ella Laura
Meaning bay laurel plant.
Ella Leah
From the Hebrew meaning weary or Latin meaning lionness.
Ella Leigh
Meadow or delicate.
Ella Lilith
Meaning belonging to the night.
Ella Lily
After the pretty exotic flower.
Ella Lola
Sorrows.
Ella Luna
Meaning moon.
Ella Lux
Meaning light
Ella Lyric
Meaning song words but also connected to the Greek word lyre, a type of stringed instrument.
Ella Macie
Meaning weapon.
Ella Maisy
Meaning child of light or pearl.
Ella Margot
Pearl.
Ella Mary
An old fashioned name of Hebrew origin meaning beloved.
Ella Maven
Meaning one who understands.
Ella Maya
Meaning good mother.
Ella Meadow
Meaning grass or vegetation.
Ella Megan/Meghan/Meaghan
Meaning pearl.
Ella Mia
Meaning mine.
Ella Miley
Meaning smiley or pleasant.
Ella Mimi
Sea of bitterness or rebelliousness.
Ella Moon
A celestial baby name.
Ella Nevaeh
This name is heaven spelt backwards.
Ella Niamh
Bright or radiant.
Ella Nix
Meaning crimson.
Ella Nora
Meaning light or honour.
Ella North
This name has grown in popularity since Kim Kardashian called her daughter North.
Ella Nova
Meaning new.
Ella Nox
Night.
Ella Nur
Meaning light.
Ella Ocean/Oceane
Meaning sea.
Ella Paris
After the capital of France.
Ella Pear
An unusual baby name that taps into the trend for fruit inspired names.
Ella Piper
Pipe or flute player.
Ella Poet
A whimsical baby name choice.
Ella Rae
Well advised protector.
Ella Rain
A stunning nature baby name that is perfect if you want an unusual and stormy name.
Ella Rebel
To be rebellious.
Ella Regan
Meaning nobility.
Ella Remi
A French name meaning oarsman.
Ella Rose
After the pretty flower.
Ella Royal
An unusual baby name choice with connotations of strength and power.
Ella Rylie
An Irish name meaning brave.
Ella Sadie
Meaning princess.
Ella Sailor
A unique baby name meaning person who sails.
Ella Sarah
Meaning princess.
Ella Sky/Skye
A cute boho baby name.
Ella Skylar
Noble scholar.
Ella Sloan
Meaning expedition.
Ella Snow
A pretty name that works great for a winter baby.
Ella Soleil
A French name meaning sun.
Ella Star
A pretty and delicate celestial baby name.
Ella Storm/Stormy
A powerful baby name choice if you want a name inspired by nature and the elements.
Ella Summer
After the warmest season.
Ella Sunny
Bright and cheerful.
Ella Suri
Meaning princess.
Ella Sydney
Meaning wide island.
Ella Sylvie
Forest.
Ella Tatum
Old English name meaning Tate’s homestead.
Ella Taylor
Cutter of cloth.
Ella True
Meaning truthful or honest.
Ella Zara
Radiance.
Ella Zen
A Japanese name meaning meditation.
Ella Zena
Born of Zeus.
Ella Zia
Meaning light or splendour.
Ella Zoe
A Greek name meaning life.
Ella Zora
Meaning sunrise.
Ella Zuri
Meaning good and beautiful.
Long middle names for Ella
These are longer names of two or three syllables, or more, that make an adorable combination with Ella as a first name.
Ella Abigail
Meaning cause of joy.
Ella Acadia
A French naming meaning place of plenty.
Ella Adeline/Adelyn
Noble one.
Ella Addison
Son of Adam.
Ella Alana/Alayna
Meaning precious or child.
Ella Alessia
Defending warrior.
Ella Alexa
Defender of human.
Ella Alexandra
To ward off or protect.
Ella Alexandria
Defender of mankind.
Ella Alexia
Defender of men.
Ella Alexis
Helper or defender.
Ella Alina
Meaning noble or bright.
Ella Allegra
An Italian name meaning joyful or happy.
Ella Alyssa
Noble
Ella Amara
Meaning bitter in Italian, or immortal in Sanskrit.
Ella Amaliya
Rival or eager work.
Ella Amelia
Work.
Ella Amethyst
Meaning precious stone.
Ella Anastasia
Meaning resurrection.
Ella Angelina
Meaning angel or messenger.
Ella Aniya
Grace.
Ella Antonella
Priceless one.
Ella Aurelia
Golden.
Ella Aurora
From the Latin word aurora, which means dawn.
Ella Autumn
After the season.
Ella Arden
Valley of the eagle.
Ella Aria
Meaning song or melody in Italian.
Ella Ash
Happy or after the ash tree.
Ella Ashley
Meaning ash tree or wood.
Ella Avalon
A Welsh name meaning apple island.
Ella Avery
Meaning ruler of elves.
Ella Beatrix
German name meaning voyager.
Ella Berkley
From the birch meadow.
Ella Bethany
Meaning house of figs.
Ella Brianne
Meaning high or noble.
Ella Bronwyn
Meaning fair.
Ella Cadence
Meaning rhythm or beat.
Ella Caitlin
Meaning pure.
Ella Camila
Noble.
Ella Caroline
Strong.
Ella Cecilia
Meaning blind.
Ella Cerise
Meaning cherry.
Ella Charlotte
Petite or feminine.
Ella Christina
Anointed.
Ella Constance
Constant.
Ella Coralie
French name meaning coral reef.
Ella Corinne
Meaning girl or maiden.
Ella Cosette
Victorious.
Ella Dakota
A state in America, also meaning friend or allies.
Ella Daphne
Meaning laurel.
Ella Davina
Meaning beloved.
Ella Delilah
Delicate.
Ella Delphine
A Greek baby name meaning dolphin.
Ella Dorothy
Meaning gift of god.
Ella Elizabeth
Pledged to god.
Ella Esmeralda
Meaning emerald.
Ella Estelle
Meaning star.
Ella Esther
Meaning star.
Ella Evangeline
Meaning bearer of good news.
Ella Everly
Wild boar in woodland clearing.
Ella Felicity
Meaning happy.
Ella Florence
This is the name of a beautiful city in Italy and also means flourishing or prosperous.
Ella Frances
From France or free man.
Ella Francesca
Italian name meaning French or free.
Ella Genevieve
Woman of the race.
Ella Georgette
French name meaning farmer.
Ella Georgia
Meaning earth or farmer.
Ella Georgina
Meaning farmer.
Ella Gianna
God is gracious.
Ella Harlow
Pile of rocks or hill.
Ella Harmony
Perfect unity. This is a good choice if you want a name connected to music.
Ella Havana
Havana is the Cuban capital. The name is also thought to derive from the word for heaven.
Ella Haven
Meaning safe place.
Ella Henley
Meaning high meadow.
Ella Henrietta
Meaning power or ruler.
Ella Imani
Belief or faith.
Ella India
Taken from the name of the country. Also means river.
Ella Ireland
A pretty destination baby name. Meaning fertile land.
Ella Jacqueline
Meaning supplanter.
Ella Jacinda
A Spanish name meaning beautiful or hyacinth.
Ella Jasmine
Meaning gift from God.
Ella Jemima
Dove.
Ella Jennifer
Meaning the fair one.
Ella Jessica
God beholds.
Ella Jocelyn
Happy.
Ella Josephine
Meaning he shall increase.
Ella Juliet
Youthful.
Ella Jupiter
A gorgeous celestial baby name meaning supreme god.
Ella Kehlani
Meaning sea heavens.
Ella Kirsten
Meaning follower of christ.
Ella Kristen
Meaning follower of christ.
Ella Madeline
An English name meaning high tower.
Ella Madison
Son of Matthew.
Ella Maria
Meaning of the sea.
Ella Maryam
Meaning rebellious.
Ella Matilda
Meaning might and strength.
Ella Melody
Meaning song.
Ella Melissa
Meaning honeybee.
Ella Meredith
Meaning great and noted ruler.
Ella Mirabelle
Wonderful.
Ella Monica
Meaning to advise.
Ella Monroe
A Scottish name meaning from the hill.
Ella Nancy
Meaning grace.
Ella Natalia
Meaning Christmas Day.
Ella Natalie
Meaning Christmas.
Ella Octavia
Meaning born eighth.
Ella Ophelia
Helper.
Ella Ottilie
Prosperous battle.
Ella Paisley
A Scottish name meaning church.
Ella Parker
Meaning park keeper. Has been a boy’s name but is increasingly being used as a unisex name.
Ella Payton
An Irish name meaning fighting man’s estate.
Ella Persephone
Meaning bringer of destruction.
Ella Phoenix
A name of Greek origin meaning dark red.
Ella Primrose
Meaning first rose.
Ella Promise
Meaning vow.
Ella Rebecca
Meaning to tie or bind.
Ella Rosalie.
Meaning rose.
Ella Samara
Meaning guardian.
Ella Saoirse
An Irish name that means freedom. Pronounced “seer-sha”.
Ella Selena
Meaning moon.
Ella Serena
Meaning peaceful or quiet.
Ella Serenity
Meaning calm and clear, or peaceful.
Ella Sienna
Meaning orange-red.
Ella Sophia
Wisdom.
Ella Temperance
Moderation or self-control.
Ella Trinity
Meaning three.
Ella Tuesday
After the day of the week.
Ella Valencia
A Spanish name meaning brave or strong.
Ella Valentina
Healthy or strong.
Ella Valentine
Vigorous or strong.
Ella Verity
Meaning truth.
Ella Victory
A bold and unusual baby name choice meaning to win.
Ella Viola
A name of Italian and Latin origin meaning violet.
Ella Vittoria
Victory.
Ella Vivienne
A French name meaning alive.
Ella Wednesday
After the day of the week.
Ella Willow
Meaning freedom or willow tree.
Ella Winona
Meaning first born daughter.
Ella Yasmine
Meaning jasmine, a pretty flower.
Girl names ending with Ella
Want to use Ella as a nickname for your baby? Try these first names all featuring Ella.
- Anabella
- Arabella
- Aubriella
- Camella
- Gabriella
- Gisella
- Luella
- Isabella
- Mariella
- Marcella
- Zoella
First names for Ella as a middle name
What if you want to use Ella as a middle name? Here are some cute first names that work with Ella.
- Beatrice Ella
- Daisy Ella
- Evie Ella
- Frances Ella
- Margaret Ella
- Victoria Ella
- Yasmine Ella
Sibling names for Ella
Do you already have a girl named Ella and need some sibling name ideas? Here are some cute boy and girl options.
Girls
- Audrey
- Cara
- Clara
- Emma
- Faye
- Ivy
- Lily
- Lucy
- Mabel
- Mia
- Nora
- Olive
- Sadie
Boys
- Adam
- Aiden
- Charlie
- Henry
- Jacob
- Joseph
- Louis
- Max
- Oscar
- Tom
- Wyatt
Nicknames for Ella
- Elle
- Els
- Ellie
- Elsie
- Ella Bella
- La
- Lala
Similar names to Ella
- Ava
- Bella
- Eloise
- Emma
- Hannah
- Olivia
- Sophia
Final thoughts on middle names for Ella
There are some truly stunning middle names that go great with Ella. I love the one and two syllable middle names as these create a really simple and feminine name for a girl.
When choosing a middle name remember the following tips:
- Write the name down. This helps you double check if you love how the name sounds and looks on paper.
- Have a shortlist. If you are struggling to agree on a name then having a shortlist each can help to reflect on your choices.
- Consider the initials. Don’t forget to look at the initials and see what they spell out, you don’t want an unfortunate word or sound being spelt by the initials.

