What Does the Name Ornella Mean
The name Ornella comes from Italian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ornella below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ornella Name Meaning
ItalianCreated by the Italian author Gabriele d'Annunzio for his novel 'La Figlia di Jorio' (1904). It is derived from Tuscan Italian ornello meaning "flowering ash tree".
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