Luella

Luella is an English given name that arose in the nineteenth century, most likely as a blend of Lou (a short form of Louise or Louisa, ultimately from the Germanic element hlud meaning famous) and Ella (itself a Germanic name meaning all or completely). It gained popularity in the United States during the late 1800s and was borne by the American ragtime composer Luella Miller as well as appearing in various literary contexts of the era. Related forms include Louella, which follows the same blended pattern, and the name connects more broadly to the Louise and Eleanor families of names.