Origin and Meaning of Fontella

Little fountain

Origin: American - Fontella appears to be a modern invention, possibly derived from the Italian word 'fontana,' meaning fountain, combined with the diminutive suffix 'ella' to imply 'little fountain.'

• Fontella is a relatively uncommon name in contemporary usage, making it more unique compared to other names.
• The name has predominately been used in American culture, reflecting a trend of creating unique names by blending or altering existing ones.
• One notable bearer of the name is Fontella Bass, an American singer known for her hit song 'Rescue Me' in the 1960s, which helped popularize the name.
• Popularity of the name Fontella has been low compared to other names, with infrequent appearances in baby name rankings over the years.
• Variations and similar names include Fontana, which also means 'fountain' in Italian, and names ending in -ella, such as Isabella and Gabriella.