Novella Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnoh-VEL-uh / nəˈvɛləLatin; Italian
Meaning
Latin: new; Italian: a short novel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Novella is derived from the Latin word 'novellus,' meaning 'new.' In Italian, it refers to a short story or tale, often used in literary contexts. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italy, where it reflects a connection to literature and storytelling. It has gained popularity in modern times as a feminine name.
Trend Summary
The name Novella has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Novelle
- Novellae
International Variants
- Novella (Italian)
- Novelle (French)
Famous people named Novella
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Fictional characters named Novella
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Novella was first seen in the United States in 1882. Novella has ranked as high as #726 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Novella has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Novella (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 10 | |
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 12 |
| 1889 | 14 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1891 | 13 |
| 1892 | 17 |
| 1893 | 12 |
| 1894 | 14 |
| 1895 | 19 |
| 1896 | 21 |
| 1897 | 21 |
| 1898 | 20 |
| 1899 | 19 |
| 1900 | 35 |
| 1901 | 28 |
| 1902 | 20 |
| 1903 | 32 |
| 1904 | 37 |
| 1905 | 47 |
| 1906 | 43 |
| 1907 | 40 |
| 1908 | 42 |
| 1909 | 42 |
| 1910 | 49 |
| 1911 | 63 |
| 1912 | 73 |
| 1913 | 70 |
| 1914 | 88 |
| 1915 | 113 |
| 1916 | 107 |
| 1917 | 123 |
| 1918 | 107 |
| 1919 | 146 |
| 1920 | 118 |
| 1921 | 140 |
| 1922 | 143 |
| 1923 | 186 |
| 1924 | 148 |
| 1925 | 124 |
| 1926 | 118 |
| 1927 | 126 |
| 1928 | 100 |
| 1929 | 111 |
| 1930 | 101 |
| 1931 | 90 |
| 1932 | 108 |
| 1933 | 94 |
| 1934 | 80 |
| 1935 | 69 |
| 1936 | 77 |
| 1937 | 72 |
| 1938 | 78 |
| 1939 | 88 |
| 1940 | 67 |
| 1941 | 74 |
| 1942 | 71 |
| 1943 | 58 |
| 1944 | 53 |
| 1945 | 57 |
| 1946 | 55 |
| 1947 | 52 |
| 1948 | 60 |
| 1949 | 49 |
| 1950 | 41 |
| 1951 | 53 |
| 1952 | 36 |
| 1953 | 40 |
| 1954 | 57 |
| 1955 | 51 |
| 1956 | 39 |
| 1957 | 43 |
| 1958 | 41 |
| 1959 | 43 |
| 1960 | 41 |
| 1961 | 38 |
| 1962 | 34 |
| 1963 | 33 |
| 1964 | 36 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1966 | 25 |
| 1967 | 34 |
| 1968 | 30 |
| 1969 | 30 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 32 |
| 1972 | 30 |
| 1973 | 24 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 47 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 66 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 44 |