Is Cinderella's Name Actually Ella?

Eve Yes. Cinderella is a nickname she received from her stepsisters and stepmother because she would be so worn out at night she would fall asleep by the fireplace, covering herself in ashes and cinder. Her given name is Ella.

What's Cinderella's actual name?

Cinderella's real name is Aschenputtel and her slippers were originally made out of fur. The story was changed in the 1600s by a translator. Answer has 3 votes. The original Cinderella was written in French by Charles Perrault, therefore the original name was 'Cendrillon'.

What does Ella mean in Cinderella?

The stepsisters called her that because she was forced to sleep in the cinders by the fireplace, leaving her dirty. "Cinderella" meant something like "little cinder girl". It's not clear what Cinderella's real name is supposed to have been. But since "Ella" is a modern first name it's a reasonable choice.