Meaning:
Its source is Moselle, a French name meaning "A river in Europe."
Alternative Spellings: Mozell
Popularity:
The name Mozelle ranked 1324th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.
Narrative:
It is derived from Moselle, the French name of a river in Europe.
The Moselle is well known in America because of the popular wines produced in its valley. It is possible, however, that some who choose this name see it as a feminine, French-sounding form of Moses.