Origin and Meaning of Ornella

Gender

Feminine

Origin of Ornella

Italian

Meaning of Ornella

The name Ornella was invented by the Italian author Gabriele d'Annunzio in his tragedy "La Figlia di Iorio" (1904). It is derived from the Italian word "ornello" meaning "flowering ash tree".

Famous bearers

Bearers include Ornella Vanoni (born 1934), an Italian singer; Ornella Muti (born 1955), an Italian actress.

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