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Della

proper nounattested in dialogue

  • //ˈdɛlə//

A female given name originating as a coinage.

proper noun

  1. 1

    A female given name originating as a coinage.

    He was afraid that Delia or Della might mention a cousin named Dahlia, and he would laugh. Sweet Jesus, do not let me laugh inappropriately.

Etymology

Possibly a variant of Adela or Delia. First appeared in the 19th century.

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