Estelle

Estelle is the French variant of the name Stella and carries the meaning 'the star', derived from the Latin word stella. This meaning can be interpreted as a wish from the parents for their child to be radiant and shining like a star.

What does the name Estelle mean?

Estelle is the French form of Stella and means 'the star', derived from the Latin stella. This meaning can be interpreted as a wish from the parents that their child will be radiant and shining like a star, and it can also have a Christian reference. For example, 'Stella maris' (star of the sea) is a title for Mary, the mother of Jesus. The girl's name Estelle has been common in French-speaking regions for many centuries and remains very popular today. It is also found in the Netherlands, Sweden, and English-speaking countries, while it is relatively rare in Germany. Notable bearers of the name include Swedish Princess Estelle of Sweden, Dutch actress Estelle Cruijff, and American actresses Estelle Getty and Estelle Harris. There are also various variants of Stella, including Estela, Estell, Estella, Estrella, Stela, Stelle, Stellina, and Sterre.

Where does the name Estelle come from?

The origin of the name Estelle is Latin and means 'the star'. The Latin term stella means star, while the Old French equivalent estoile also means star. Languages in which the name appears include English and French.

How do you pronounce Estelle?

The pronunciation of Estelle is elegant and consists of two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Es-tell' [ɛsˈtɛl] or in the French style [ɛsˈtɛl]. The pronunciation begins with a clear E sound that conveys a certain openness. The stressed ending syllable with the double 'l' gives the name stability, while the clear conclusion creates a concise effect. Estelle thus radiates a stylish, classic, and timeless charm.

Popularity

In Germany, Estelle is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 576th among the most common female names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 229th place. In the last ten years, Estelle has been given as a first name about 1,300 times, which earned it 449th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 420th.

Nicknames & pet names

Elle / Elli / Elliie / Es / Esilia / Essanelle / Essi / Essitelle / Esso / Este / Esteline / Estellchen / Estellechen / Estelli / Estelliane / Esti / Estl / Estle / Esto / Lili / Lilly / Stel / Stelie / Stella / Stelle / Stelli / Telle / Telli / Telly

Similar first names

Estell, Estello

Famous people

• Estelle 'Mother' Winslow (character from the sitcom 'Family Matters (1989-1998)')
• Estelle (character) (character from the thriller 'Open Water')
• Estelle Alphand (French-Swedish alpine skier)
• Estelle Anna Lewis (American author)
• Estelle Axton (1918–2004), American entrepreneur, founder of Stax Records)
• Estelle Balet (Swiss snowboarder)
• Estelle Beauchamp (Canadian writer)
• Estelle Bennett (American singer)
• Estelle Berenbaum (French-American immigration lawyer)
• Estelle Bernadotte (wife of Folke Bernadotte)
• Estelle Brody (American actress)
• Estelle Caro Eggleston (American actress)
• Estelle Cruijff (Dutch actress)
• Estelle Crujiff (Dutch actress, presenter, designer, and model)
• Estelle Denis (French journalist)
• Estelle Evans (Bahamian actress)
• Estelle Freedman (American historian)
• Estelle Getty (American actress ('Golden Girls'))
• Estelle Harris (American actress, voice actress, and comedian)
• Estelle Hemsley (American actress)