I actually really like
Ella. I have always liked it. However, I find it realistically unusable right now (for me) due to it's popularity. I feel the same way about
Belle and
Bella.
15 Years ago, I would have giddily reccommended it.
Outside of naming a child, I think the name is simple and sweet. Even though I prefer
Elle because I like non-a endings, this name is somewhat prettier as
Ella. The sound is soft and kind've rolls off the tongue.
I do think that it has certian child-like qualities - but I have met adults with the name and it worked well. That said, the name still carries an innocence with it, so I could never argue that it is a "strong" name or has a lot of historical impressiveness.
It's one of those girly-girl names - which is why it works so well in literature as the innocent heroine who has to grow up.
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"How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve upon the world." -Ann FrankMama to my "bright star"
Clarisse Bituin and Wife to
Julius.
Mahal na mahal from our little family to yours!
This message was edited 1/19/2015, 7:17 AM