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Ardella

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Pronounced ar-DEL-lah /ɑrˈdɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: A vintage American name, variously linked to the Latin ardens ('warm; ardent; eager') or to Germanic name-elements. The exact route is debated, which we note. Warm and old-fashioned.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm vintage name: Ardella is linked to 'ardent; eager' (said 'ar-DEL-lah'). Old-fashioned and sweet.
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Origin LowEnglish, Germanic
MeaningA vintage American name, variously linked to the Latin ardens ('warm; ardent; eager') or to Germanic name-elements. The exact route is debated, which we note. Warm and old-fashioned.
U.S. rank (2022)#10471 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,470

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418802022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ardella was a modestly popular early-twentieth-century name, linked by some to Latin ardens, 'ardent; warm,' by others to Germanic roots. The route is debated, which we note — rare today (said 'ar-DEL-lah').

It appears rarely now, a vintage-revival candidate. Rare, warm, and old-fashioned.

Did you know? Ardella is a vintage name variously tied to the Latin for 'warm; ardent' or to Germanic elements — its exact route debated, which we note. It carries a sweet, old-fashioned charm (said 'ar-DEL-lah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Ardella — vintage; Latin 'ardent' or Germanic; route debated

Variations

ArdelleArdellaArdela

Nicknames

DellaArdi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ardella mean?

Ardella is a vintage name linked to 'warm; ardent' or Germanic elements; the exact route is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ardella?

It's said ar-DEL-lah /ɑrˈdɛl.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ardella a boy or girl name?

Ardella is a girl's name.

How popular is Ardella?

Ardella is a rare, vintage name in the U.S.

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