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Marie Lanen
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If star names can inspire future parents to name their child, it may be wise to focus on celebrities from yesteryear. A great way to focus on originality!
Choosing a first name is sometimes a difficult task for many future parents. Between current trends, the desires of friends, mother-in-law’s opinions and other sources of hesitation; making your choice can become an obstacle course. What if you bet on a first name of a star of yesteryear? Doctissimo has selected this pretty feminine first name referring to the sun…
Ella, a name for an enthusiastic little girl
The name Ella means “sun shine” in Greek. It is particularly common in English-speaking countries. This first name worn by the unforgettable Ella Fitzgerald could appeal to many parents. The famous singer glided over jazzy harmonies with phenomenal ease and longevity, an innate sense of rhythm and an inimitable range. The “First Lady of song”, as her nickname goes, has never failed in more than forty years of career. Besides, did you know that the title “Ella, elle l’a” by Michel Berger, sung by France Gall, is a tribute to the jazz singer? Indeed, Michel Berger has never hidden his admiration for the star. So, he came up with a song in tribute to Fitzgerald in the mid-1970s, called “The First Lady of Song”. At the same time, he is in the midst of creating Starmania and the song remains in the composer’s archives. It was only 10 years later when he created the album Babacar for France Gall that he decided to re-release this title by renaming it “Ella, elle l’a”.
In France, 10,000 people have this first name and it is one of the top 100 most common first names. Would the trend for “A” first names have an impact on its popularity? The future will tell.
In terms of character, little Ella is credited with a certain enthusiasm and a lot of generosity. They are girls who adapt easily and have no problem communicating. She has a practical sense that allows them to be comfortable in all situations.
Short names still trendy with future parents
According to the experts from the book L’Officiel des Prénoms, short first names (1 to 2 syllables) are still trendy, whether for girls or boys. The authors of the reference work offer you a small selection of very short first names for your future baby: Alba, Alix, Alma, Alya, Ambre, Anna, Anouk, Aria, Ava, Aya, Billie, Camille, Charlie, Chloé, Diane, Éden, Ella, Ellie, Emna, Emy, Esmée, Éva, Flora, Gaby, Hope, Inès, Iris, Isla, Izia, Jade, Jazz, Jeanne, Joy, Julia, June, Kenza, Léna, Leya, Lila, Lily, Lina, Lise, Liv, Lola, Lou, Louise, Luna, Lya, Maddy, Maé, Maya, Mia, Mila, Naé, Naya, Nelya, Nina, Nora(h), Nour, Pia, Romy, Rose, Sara (h), Sasha, Sofia, Tess, Thaïs, Théa, Uma, Yuna, Zia.
Something to inspire you!
Slide: The top short female names