indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Gender Feminine
Usage African American
Meaning & History
While its precise origin is uncertain, it may be related to names like Verdell, which derives from the French "vert" or Latin "viridis," meaning "green." The "-ella" suffix suggests a feminine elaboration, following a pattern common in African American naming traditions of the early 20th century.See also the diminutive Verdie.