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Majella has been quietly common among Catholic families, who use it in honour of St Gerard Majella, the patron saint of expectant mothers. Often Majella is used following a difficult pregnancy in appreciation for the intercession of St Gerard Majella.

Personal experiences with the name Majella

My mother named me Majella for the reasons given after having a miscarriage and a threatened one with me. My Mother gave her word that if she had a safe delivery she would call a boy Gerard and a girl Majella. As "J" is silent in Italian my name Majella is pronounced "Myella"which is softer. People were always pronouncing the J when it is written so I have altered my spelling to Maiella. I love my name so many people compliment me on it.

Nicknames for Majella

Ella, jelly

Meanings and history of the name Majella

Famous real-life people named Majella

St Gerard Majella, patron saint of expectant mothers

Majella in song, story & screen