Novella
A fresh and new story.
Latin, Global
Unisex · N
Novella
“A fresh and new story.”
About this name
From the Latin word 'novellus' meaning fresh, new, or a short literary work. It has a beautiful poetic quality, representing the beginning of a fresh, unwritten chapter in life. It is increasingly popular as a sophisticated literary unisex name.
It means "A fresh and new story." Novella has Latin and Global origins. It is pronounced No-vel-la. It is traditionally associated with None. It is associated with themes of Literature, Modern and Hope. Its listed personality traits are Creative, Optimistic and Inspiring. It has 3 syllables and 7 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Novel and Nova.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Novella mean?
The name Novella means "A fresh and new story."
What origin is the name Novella?
Novella has Latin and Global origins.
Is Novella a boy or girl name?
Novella is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Novella?
Novella is pronounced No-vel-la.
Is Novella popular?
Novella has a popularity score of 60 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.
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