Luella

Luella is an English given name that arose in the nineteenth century, most likely as a combination of Lou (a diminutive of Louise or Louisa, ultimately from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning famous warrior) and the popular feminine suffix -ella. It enjoyed particular use in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s, carried notably by American ragtime and blues singer Luella Miller. Related forms include Louella, which blends Lou with Ella and was popularized by Hollywood gossip columnist Louella Parsons.