Della’s Notebook: Personalized Journal for Della
A simple, pretty journal made for one person: Della. Her name is set in script above pink watercolor apple blossom on the cover.
- 160 lined pages
- 6" x 9" paperback
- Watercolor apple blossom cover with "Della's Notebook" on the front
- Printed and shipped by Amazon
What does the name Della mean?
Della began as a pet form of Adela or Adelaide, says Behind the Name. Adela itself was a short form of names beginning with the Old German element adal, “noble”. Wikipedia also describes Della as a diminutive of Delia.
Della nicknames and other forms
Behind the Name lists Addie, Addy and Delia as related names, so a Della can pick a pet name that suits her.
Some famous Dellas
Della Reese was born Delloreese Patricia Early on July 6, 1931, in Detroit. Wikipedia says she sang in her church choir and was discovered by gospel star Mahalia Jackson, who took her on tour. Her 1957 single “And That Reminds Me” sold a million copies, and “Don’t You Know?” (1959) reached number two. She was the first Black woman to host her own talk show, and later starred on the CBS series Touched by an Angel.
Della through the decades
Della was a 19th-century favorite. US Social Security data has it at 68th in the 1880s and 82nd in the 1890s, and it stayed in the top 200 through the 1920s, when more than 10,300 American girls were named Della.
Did you know?
The heroine of O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi” is a Della. Wikipedia says the story first ran in a New York newspaper on December 10, 1905, and was supposedly written at Pete’s Tavern on Irving Place. On Christmas Eve, Della Dillingham Young sells her knee-length hair to buy a platinum chain for her husband Jim’s gold watch, while Jim sells the watch to buy her a set of jeweled combs.
Gift ideas for a Della
- For Christmas. A gift with a story of its own behind the name.
- For a gospel choir singer. A notebook for songs and rehearsal notes.
- For a book club. Reading notes for a group exploring O. Henry.
- For Black History Month. A journal in honor of a trailblazing entertainer.
Who is it for and how she can use it
Whether Della is eight or eighty, a 6" x 9" notebook is a comfortable size: big enough to write in properly, slim enough to carry. The 160 lined pages don’t come with a set layout, so she decides what it’s for. Journal, planner, class notes, recipes, travel log or doodle book all work. And with her name on the cover, nobody will mistake it for theirs.
Why personalized works
Personalized gifts show you thought about the person, not just the occasion. A notebook with Della on the cover is affordable, useful every day and still feels special. It’s also a safe choice when you’re not sure of someone’s style, because everyone needs somewhere to write things down.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Della’s Notebook? It’s 6" x 9" (about 15.2 x 22.9 cm), with 160 lined pages in a paperback cover.
Where do I buy it? On Amazon. It’s printed on demand and shipped by Amazon, so delivery and returns go through your usual Amazon account.
Do you have other names? Plenty. If you’re shopping for more than one person, see all name notebooks and our personalized name notebooks page.
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