Meaning & Story
A variant of Adela, from the Old High German adal meaning "noble" — slightly more elaborate than Adela, with a flowing, romantic feminine ending.
Adella is Adela with a little extra flourish — the doubled L gives it a slightly more lyrical quality while maintaining all the graceful dignity of its root name. It has the feel of a name from a gentler era, when names were chosen for their beauty as much as their meaning. Pets named Adella tend to be gentle, well-mannered animals who bring a quiet loveliness to any household. The name has a European elegance that suits breeds with a distinguished bearing. It's a romantic, rarely-heard choice with a beautiful classical pedigree.