Meaning and history
Brunella is an Italian feminine form of Bruno. Bruno comes from a Germanic element brun, interpreted as “brown” and possibly also associated with armour; the precise sense in early names is not always certain. Brunella may also function as an affectionate elaboration of Bruna. Notable bearers include Italian actor Brunella Bovo, known for Vittorio De Sica’s Miracle in Milan, and Italian journalist and novelist Brunella Gasperini.
In 2018, 6 babies were recorded with the name Brunella, ranking #13,793 among girls.