First name Cruella - Meaning, Origin and Rating

Meaning

Cruella is a feminine given name of English origin associated with the meanings “cruel” and “evil.” It was specifically invented for the character Cruella de Vil, the antagonist in British author Dodie Smith’s novel *The Hundred and One Dalmatians*. The story was later adapted into Disney’s animated film *101 Dalmatians*, and the character later became the focus of a standalone Disney movie titled *Cruella*. The surname “de Vil” is often interpreted as a play on “devil” or as a shortened form of “de Ville,” meaning “from the town.”