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Origin: Italian

Meaning: Orange blossom; Strong, brave

With a name like Nerola, the smells, sights, and sounds of “Bella Italia” will never feel too far away for baby. This feminine moniker is also a place name, so you and your little one can add the town of Nerola, Italy, to your travel bucket list! If you’re a fan of essential oils, you might be familiar with neroli, an oil distilled from orange blossom. Neroli oil is believed to have first been distilled in Nerola by a princess who wished to use the oil as perfume, giving this name the possible meaning of “orange blossom” in Italian. Nerola could also translate to “strong” or “brave,” though the name’s exact background is uncertain. Whether neroli is baby Nerola’s signature scent or they’re just proud of their Italian heritage, their name will remind them to embrace “la dolce vita!”