Girl
Old French / Latin
2 syllables
Estelle
es-TEL
/ɛˈstɛl/
"Star" — a French form of Stella with the luminous shimmer of Dickens and the belle époque
Estelle is an Old French form of Stella, derived from the Latin stella meaning star. It was used in Provence in the Middle Ages and gained literary prominence through Charles Dickens' Estella in Great Expectations (1861). Estelle was most popular in the early 20th century and is currently experiencing a revival as parents seek vintage stargazing names. Crown Princess Estelle of Sweden has also raised the name's profile.
Quick Facts
Letters7
SyllablesEs · telle
GenderGirl
OriginOld French / Latin
Root WordStella
MeaningStar
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1920
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayMay 11
Nicknames
EssieStellaEllieStell
About the Name Estelle
Estelle means star, from the Latin stella. It is the Old French form of the name, carrying a slightly more romantic quality than the plainer Stella.
Estelle and Stella both mean star and share the same Latin root. Estelle is the French form with an added syllable, giving it a more elaborate, vintage feel.
Yes. Estelle has been rising alongside other starry names like Stella and Celeste. It appeals to parents who want a vintage alternative to the now-ubiquitous Stella.
Essie is a charming nickname. Stella and Stell are natural short forms that double as independent names.
Estelle Rose, Estelle Grace, and Estelle Louise are elegant combinations with a belle époque feel.
Estella is the beautiful, cold ward of Miss Havisham in Dickens' Great Expectations (1861). She is the unattainable object of Pip's lifelong love, raised to break men's hearts.
Personality of Estelle
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Estelle
Creativity
78%
Elegance
90%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
74%
Warmth
72%
Famous People Named Estelle
E
Estella Havisham
Coldly beautiful ward of Miss Havisham in Dickens' Great Expectations, Pip's unattainable love
C
Crown Princess Estelle of Sweden
Born 2012, heir apparent to the Swedish throne
E
Estelle (singer)
British singer-songwriter known for the hit American Boy
Middle Names for Estelle
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Estelle
Estelle Rose
Estelle Marie
Estelle Louise
Estelle Grace
Estelle June
Estelle Pearl
Estelle Renee
Estelle Elise
Estelle Vivienne
Estelle Celeste
Names Similar to Estelle
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Estelle
1100s
Estelle used in Provence, France as an Old French form of the Latin Stella
1861
Charles Dickens publishes Great Expectations, featuring Estella as a central character
1920
Estelle peaks in US popularity during the belle époque-influenced fashion for French names
2012
Crown Princess Estelle of Sweden born, reinvigorating the name's royal associations
Numerology & Symbolism of Estelle
6
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aquarius
9
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Silver
💎
Lucky Stone
Star Sapphire
🌸
Lucky Flower
Jasmine
Estelle Around the World
How Estelle is written in different languages and scripts
إيستيل
Arabic
エステル
Japanese
Эстель
Russian
에스텔
Korean
埃斯特尔
Chinese
Εστέλ
Greek
एस्टेल
Hindi
אסטל
Hebrew
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