Alternatives to Gabriella

Tatiana
- Origin:
  Russian from Latin family name
- Description:
  Tatiana was derived from Tatius, a Sabine-Latin family name of unknown origin. Titus Tatius was the name of an ancient king who ruled over the Sabines, an ancient Italic tribe who lived near Rome. The Romans used the name Tatius even after the Sabines died out and created the derivative forms Tatianus and Tatiana. The names were eventually disseminated throughout the Orthodox Christian world, including Russia.
Ursula
- Origin:
  Latin
- Meaning:
  "little female bear"
- Description:
  A saint's name with a noteworthy literary background, including uses by Shakespeare in Two Gentlemen of Verona and Much Ado About Nothing, by Ben Johnson, Walter Scott, Longfellow, D. H. Lawrence and Neil Gaiman. In real life, her two most well known representatives are writer Ursula Le Guin and actress Ursula Andress. In literature, there is also Ursula Iguaran, a key, long-lived character in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's major work, One Hundred Years of Solitude.

Wilhelmina
- Origin:
  German and Dutch, feminine variation of Wilhelm
- Meaning:
  "resolute protection"
- Description:
  Wilhelmina might once have been condemned as a clunky relic best left in the past, but a steadily increasing number of parents are dusting it off for their 21st century babies. A reasonably popular choice in the 19th century, but out of favor by the 1950s, in the last decade, the number of babies called Wilhelmina has doubled, with 140 girls receiving the name in 2023.
Willabella
- Description:
  Willabella is a feminine name that blends the Germanic name element 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' with the popular feminine suffix '-bella' meaning 'beautiful.' This elegant compound name carries the meaning of 'beautiful will' or 'desired beauty.' Though relatively uncommon, Willabella has gained some interest as parents seek distinctive alternatives to more popular names like Isabella or Arabella. The name has a whimsical, fairy-tale quality while maintaining sophisticated overtones. It offers various nickname options including Willa, Bella, or Belle, providing flexibility as the child grows.
Xiomara
- Origin:
  Feminine variation of Guiomar, Spanish, Portuguese
- Meaning:
  "famous in battle"
- Description:
  The gorgeous and romantic name Xiomara popped into the Top 1000 from 2004-2011 after a contestant on America's Next Top Model increased interest in her rare name.

Ysabella
- Description:
  Ysabella is an ornate variant spelling of Isabella, ultimately derived from Elizabeth, which has Hebrew origins meaning "pledged to God" or "God is my oath." This elaborate spelling with its initial 'Y' gives the classic name a distinctive, exotic flair while maintaining its regal associations and historical connections to queens and nobility across Europe. The 'Y' beginning evokes Spanish or medieval European influences, giving the name an antique, romantic quality. While less common than the standard Isabella, Ysabella appeals to parents seeking a unique twist on a beloved classic. The name allows for popular nicknames like Bella, Ysa, or Ysabel. Despite its unusual spelling, the name maintains the melodic flow and feminine elegance that has made Isabella a perennial favorite across many cultures.
Zenobia
- Origin:
  Greek
- Meaning:
  "force of Zeus"
- Description:
  With historical roots as a beautiful and intelligent ancient queen and literary ties to Hawthorne and Edith Wharton novels, this rarity could appeal to adventurous parents seeking the romantically unusual. Tina Fey used it as her daughter Alice's middle name.