Prenella is a unique and distinctive given name of Latin origin. It means 'little old woman', derived from the Latin word 'prena' meaning 'old'. This name was more commonly used in the past, particularly during medieval times, but it has since become quite rare. Prenella is not associated with any specific saint or religion, and it does not have a standard diminutive form or popular variations. However, creative parents might choose to invent their own shortenings or nicknames for this name if they so wish.
The name Prenella was born to five children in 1951, making it an uncommon but not unheard of choice that year.