Meaning & Origin
A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Louella.
Luella is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, a blend of Lou (from Louise, ultimately from the Germanic Hluodwig meaning "famous warrior") and Ella (from the Germanic alja meaning "all, completely"). It is a name of Victorian vintage with genuine warmth.
Luella peaked in the early 1900s with over 32,000 recorded U.S. births, making it a true American classic of its era. It fell out of fashion by mid-century but has been experiencing a lovely revival as parents seek great-grandmother names with authentic old-fashioned charm.