Della

//ˈdɛlə// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A female given name originating as a coinage.

    "He was afraid that Delia or Della might mention a cousin named Dahlia, and he would laugh. Sweet Jesus, do not let me laugh inappropriately."

Example

More examples

"The Fontana della Pigna is Tom's favorite Roman fountain."

Etymology

Possibly a variant of Adela or Delia. First appeared in the 19th century.

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