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Thoughts on vs. Cella

I came across the name Cella yesterday and was immediately smitten! It's not a very common name and I'm worried it will be mispronounced a lot, but i still love it. Before we officially decide, I'd love some thoughts! We think her middle name will be Grace. She'll be joining sister Cambria Ida(3). Thanks! -Carrie

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Poll created: Mar 06, 2017
Total Votes: 2
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To be honest, I'm not 100% on the pronunciation. Is it Sell-uh, kind of like cellar or Kell-uh like Kelly?

I prefer Calla, Calia (cuh-lee-uh), or Celia. I'm personally not a fan of using the same initial for siblings but if you're okay having 2 C names, then go for it
posted by Guest :: 8 years ago | report
We'd pronounce Cella like Sell-uh. Thanks for the feedback. -Carrie
posted by Carrie :: 8 years ago | report
I'm not usually a fan of odd names, but I think Cella is very pretty. She will always have to be correcting people on how to pronounce her name.
posted by Dd :: 8 years ago | report
We almost named our daughter Cella! My gandmother's name was Marcella and we thought Cella was an awesome way to honor her. We were very iffy on the pronounciation so we shortened it to Ella, still honoring my grandmother, but her own flare. We also considered Zella but my husband wasn't crazy about the Z.
posted by Mb :: 8 years ago | report
I think Selah looks prettier, though I've heard Selah pronounced Say-la, so maybe that's why you're going with Cella? I think Marcella (mentioned above) is prettier and doesn't make me think of a cell or the cellar, both of which come to mind with Cella. However, Cella should get you that sell-uh sound you want easily.
posted by Guest :: 8 years ago | report
Not a fan of Cella. It either sounds like cellar or like a gangster saying seller (like playa).
posted by Guest :: 8 years ago | report
I don't really like it, sorry. Perhaps Calla, Cecilia/Celia, or Selah?
posted by livelaughlove56 :: 8 years ago | report
Pretty!
posted by Anne :: 8 years ago | report
I like it, although I prefer the pronunciation Chell-uh. I know a woman named Cella who pronounces it this way, and I think it's just lovely! Sell-uh is ok, but I agree with the poster who said that is sounds like cell or cellar.
posted by Grace :: 8 years ago | report
I see a lifetime of pronunciations here. I personally would pronounce it Chella, similar to the Cello instrument.
You might also consider it as a nickname for Marcella!
posted by Guest :: 8 years ago | report
I love Selah (Sayla)!
There is a name, Cintra, that is quite uncommon. It's actually a last name in Brazil, but some women here in the U.S. Have it as a first name.
Calista would be awesome w/ Cambria!
posted by CLG :: 8 years ago | report
It seems incomplete. I'd use t as a nickname for Marcella or Marcelina
posted by Guest :: 8 years ago | report
Love Cella! It's one of my favourite names
posted by Guest :: 8 years ago | report

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