The name Ella is short for Mozzarella. Commentary:"Did you know that the name Ella is actually short for Mozzarella? 🧀🧀 Sounds cheesy, but it definitely has a nice ring to it! 😆 #SayCheese #EllaMozzarella" Related Funny Posts 🤝 When your name is Jenn, people think it’s short for Jennifer, but it’s really short for Jennatalia. I wish I could get a bouquet of mozzarella sticks. Mike is short for Micycle. Demi Lovato is short for demilitarized love potato. “Hey you!” is short for “I have no idea what your name is.”