I met a little girl named [name_f]Della[/name_f] a few days ago and wondered what everyone thought? I really like it but I had a few concerns. Is it too cutesy/nickname-y? If only usable as a nickname, any full name ideas? Middle names?
Full names I’ve considered: [name_f]Adele[/name_f], [name_f]Delilah[/name_f], [name_f]Adeline[/name_f] (DH vetoed all)
As far as middle names, I like [name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u] or [name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_u]Sage[/name_u]. Does [name_f]Della[/name_f] need a more feminine middle name?
A friend of mine actually has a baby girl whose name is D’[name_f]Ella[/name_f] (same pronunciation) and it’s never been considered too nicknamey or had bad reactions. I think it’s a beautiful name although I like the straight forward [name_f]Della[/name_f] spelling the best
[name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u] is lovely! I don’t think it needs a super feminine middle name. [name_f]Della[/name_f] sort of falls into the “ella” category which (to me) gives it a feminine vibe without being sickeningly sweet.
I’ve had [name_u]Del[/name_u]- names on my mind lately too! I do think that [name_f]Della[/name_f] can stand on it’s own. It will probably be grouped with the [name_f]Ella[/name_f]/[name_f]Elle[/name_f] trend which is a little annoying but not a deal breaker.
I personally like it as a nickname to a longer form like you’ve listed (love [name_f]Delilah[/name_f]) as well as [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] and [name_f]Adeliza[/name_f].
I don’t think it needs a frilly middle name. Especially if it is short for a longer name. [name_f]Delilah[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u] and [name_f]Delilah[/name_f] [name_u]Sage[/name_u] are perfect.
I like it. I think it would be sweet as a nickname but is substantial enough as a stand alone. I think it’s cute but not too cutesy. It actually strikes me as more sophisticated than [name_f]Ella[/name_f]. But maybe that’s because I know so many young [name_f]Ella[/name_f]'s that I associated it with little ones. [name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u] is gorgeous!
Other possible longer forms… [name_f]Adela[/name_f], [name_u]Delaney[/name_u], [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f], [name_f]Delphine[/name_f]/[name_f]Delfina[/name_f], [name_f]Delia[/name_f], [name_f]Daniela[/name_f]/[name_f]Daniella[/name_f], [name_f]Delora[/name_f], [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f] (biggest stretch, but anything with ‘del’ could potentially work…)
[name_f]Della[/name_f] is one of my favorites - it’s beautiful as a nickname or as a standalone name. [name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u] is quite a lovely combination. It’s a bit reminiscent of the lovely [name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_u]Reece[/name_u]'s name.
[name_f]Della[/name_f] is gorgeous, and definitely feminine enough to work with middle names like [name_u]Wren[/name_u] and [name_u]Sage[/name_u]. I also like [name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_f]Maeve[/name_f], [name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_u]Jean[/name_u] and [name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] if you wanted to stick with one syllable mns.
[name_f]Della[/name_f] can stand on its own but if you wanted a full name, some of my favourite options are [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f], [name_f]Demelza[/name_f], [name_f]Delilah[/name_f], [name_f]Delphine[/name_f], [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] and [name_f]Adela[/name_f].
I love [name_f]Della[/name_f] - makes me think of [name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_m]Street[/name_m]
I absolutely think it can stand on its own and it’s not part of the [name_f]Ella[/name_f] craze because that has completely passed [name_f]Della[/name_f] by.
[name_f]Della[/name_f] is wonderful. I like [name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_f]Rosamond[/name_f].
I think [name_f]Della[/name_f] is really pretty! I like both [name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u] & [name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_u]Sage[/name_u] - not sure which I prefer. [name_m]How[/name_m] about [name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f], [name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f], [name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_f]Emme[/name_f], [name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] or [name_f]Della[/name_f] [name_f]Brynn[/name_f]?
For a full name, I think [name_f]Della[/name_f] works just fine, but the longer name that I think works best with it is [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]. [name_f]Della[/name_f] just seems like such a natural nickname. I really like the [name_f]Delilah[/name_f] and [name_f]Adeline[/name_f] ideas as well, but anything that is at least 3 syllables and has the letters “del” would work!
