Louella

Louella is an English compound name formed by blending Louise, itself derived from the Old High German name Hludwig (meaning glory and battle, composed of the elements hlud and wig), with the feminine diminutive suffix -ella, of Latin origin. The name gained particular popularity in the United States during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It is closely associated with the influential American gossip columnist Louella Parsons, whose prominence helped sustain the name's use through the mid-twentieth century. Related forms include Luella, Louella's most common variant, as well as the foundational names Louise and Louisa.