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Lunella
Pronounced loo-NEL-ah /luˈnɛl.ə/Medium
Meaning: A modern name, joining Luna ('the moon', Latin) with a -ella diminutive, hence 'a little moon'; we note the moonLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Lunella is a modern name — joining Luna ('the moon', Latin) with a -ella diminutive, hence 'a little moon' (we note the moon). A lyrical, modern name (said 'loo-NEL-ah').
In the U.S. it appears very recently (also a comic-book character). Rare, a-little-moon at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Lunella mean?
Lunella joins Luna ('the moon') with a -ella diminutive, hence 'a little moon'. We note the moon.
How do you pronounce Lunella?
It's said loo-NEL-ah /luˈnɛl.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Lunella a boy or girl name?
Lunella is a girl's name.
How popular is Lunella?
Lunella is a very rare name in the U.S.