NAME PROFILE
Donella
The name means 'immortal' or 'everlasting' and is the Welsh form of Ambrose. It characterizes a person with a timeless spirit and a wise, enchanting personality that leaves a lasting impression on others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,823 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1969 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1918 |
| Most recent | 1970 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
SC — 36%CA — 27%OH — 18%MI — 9%TX — 9%
Notable People
Emrys James (Actor known for 'The Merchant of Venice') · Emrys Hughes (British Labour politician and writer) · Emrys Westacott (Australian chess champion) · Emrys Jones (British stage and film actor) · Emrys Roberts (Welsh poet and Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod)
Nicknames & Diminutives
EmEmmyRys
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