Alternatives to Gabriella

Gabriella is one of the long, feminine names becoming popular now. Sporting the cutesy nickname Gabby and easily pronounced in many languages, it's no surprise she ranks in the top 100 of Australia, Canada, and the US. Here are some alternatives!
  1. Abby
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Abigail, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my father is joyful"
    • Description:

      Gently old-fashioned stand-alone nickname that owes its popularity to mega popular Abigail.
  2. Adriana
    • Origin:

      Latin, feminine variation of Adrian
    • Meaning:

      "man of Adria"
    • Description:

      This a-ending feminine form of Adrian, from the northern Italian city of Adria, is a soft and lovely Italian choice. It appears as a character in Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors.
  3. Aldabella
    • Alexandra
      • Origin:

        Greek, feminine form of Alexander
      • Meaning:

        "defending men"
      • Description:

        Alexandra fell out of the Top 100 for the first time since 1983 in 2015 but is still a popular choice. Strong, tasteful, and elegant, Alexandra remains a chic modern classic with a solid historic pedigree.
    • Anastasia
      • Origin:

        Greek, feminine variation of Anastasios
      • Meaning:

        "resurrection"
      • Description:

        Anastasia is the feminine form on Anastasius, a Greek name derived from the word anastasis, meaning "resurrection." It was a common name among early Christians, who often gave it to daughters born around Christmas or Easter. There are handful of saints named Anastasia, including the patron saint of weavers.
    • Annabella
      • Origin:

        Latin variation of Annabel
      • Meaning:

        "loving"
      • Description:

        With the ascent of all names -ella, and even -bella, we predict that Annabella will rise as an alternative for such favorites as Isabella and Angelina. It's possible to spell the name Anabella. Annabel -- along with Anabel, Annabelle, Anabelle, and Annabell -- are potential alternatives.
    • Antonella
      • Origin:

        Spanish and Italian feminine variation of Anthony, Latin
      • Meaning:

        "from Antium"
      • Description:

        Antonella is a feminine form of Anthony growing in popularity throughout Latin America as well as in the US.
    • Arabella
      • Origin:

        Latin, Scottish
      • Meaning:

        "yielding to prayer; lovable"
      • Description:

        Arabella, lovely and elegant, has long been well used in Britain and finally made it onto the American list in 2005. A Top 50 choice in the UK, in the US in remains in the Top 300, given to around 1300 babies each year.
    • Arianna
      • Origin:

        Italian form of Ariadne, Greek
      • Meaning:

        "most holy"
      • Description:

        A smooth, attractive choice, Arianna's on the rise with both single and double 'r's and 'n's. Single 'r' double 'n' Arianna — the second most popular version of the name — is these days associated with Greek-born blog queen Arianna Huffington.
    • Aubriella
      • Origin:

        Combination of Aubrey and Ella, English
      • Meaning:

        "elf ruler + fairy maiden, other, or light"
      • Description:

        Aubriella is a hybrid name that marries two trendy favorites, Aubrey and Ella, into one. It ranked in the US Top 1000 between 2014 and 2022, and while it never rose above the Top 800, it likely feels more popular than it actually is, thanks to its well used components and similarities to the likes of Gabriella and Annabella.
    • Aurelia
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "the golden one"
      • Description:

        Aurelia is an ancient Roman name that's become a surprise hit in the contemporary world. A top favorite on Nameberry, it reentered the US Top 1000 in 2014 after a 70-year absence and continues to climb.
    • Briella
      • Origin:

        Short form of Gabriella
      • Meaning:

        "God is my strength"
      • Description:

        If you feel, as many parents do, that Gabby or Gabi is too harsh a short form for the mellifluous name Gabriella, try Brie, Brielle, or Briella.
    • Cassandra
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "shining or excelling man"
      • Description:

        The name of the tragic mythological Trojan princess who was given the gift of prophecy by Apollo, but was condemned never to be believed, Cassandra has been used for striking characters in movies and soap operas. Ethereal and delicate, Cassandra was in the Top 70 throughout the 1990s but is now descending in popularity.
    • Cecilia
      • Origin:

        Feminine form of Cecil, Latin
      • Meaning:

        "blind"
      • Description:

        Cecilia is a lovely classic name deservedly enjoying a new turn in the sun. Always among the Top 500 girls' names in the US, Cecilia is now at its highest point ever.
    • Clarabella
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "bright and beautiful"
      • Description:

        All names bella have been popular in recent years, and though Clarabella suffers from its association with Clarabelle clown and cow, it may rise as those negative images fade.
    • Daniella
      • Origin:

        Italian, Polish, Czech, feminine variation of Daniel
      • Description:

        Daniella, Daniela, and Danielle were among the hottest names for twenty years, but now, though still popular, they can no longer be considered stylish options, lagging behind the newer Ella, Stella, Bella, Gabriella, and Isabella.
    • Donatella
      • Origin:

        Italian, feminine diminutive of Donato
      • Description:

        Stylish and dramatic, a la Donatella Versace.
    • Ella
      • Origin:

        German; English
      • Meaning:

        "all, completely; fairy maiden"
      • Description:

        Ella is a sweet, simple name that owes much of its current popularity to the popularity of other names, from Emma to Bella to Emily to Ellie.
    • Emiliana
      • Origin:

        Italian variation of Emily
      • Meaning:

        "rival"
      • Description:

        The enormous popularity of Emily and Emma means that parents will be looking further afield for substitutes -- and this is one of the prettiest.

    • Emmanuella
      • Origin:

        Variation of Emanuela
      • Meaning:

        "God is with us"
      • Description:

        Long and lilting but with the familiar sounds of Emma and Ella, Emmanuella is an alternative spelling to the Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian Emanuela. In 2023, it was one of the fastest rising names in the UK and is also popular in Ghana, Haiti, Nigeria, Gabon, France, and Cameroon.