Christel: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
German/Scandinavian pet form of Christine/Christina, ultimately from "Christian" ("follower of Christ")
Origin
German/Scandinavian (pet form)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
KRIS-tel

Christel is a German/Scandinavian (pet form) girl's name meaning “German/Scandinavian pet form of Christine/Christina, ultimately from "Christian" ("follower of Christ")”. It appears in our list of Christmas Baby Names for Your Holiday Babe.

Meaning & Origin of Christel

Meaning: German/Scandinavian pet form of Christine/Christina, ultimately from "Christian" ("follower of Christ").

Origin: German/Scandinavian (pet form).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Christel

KRIS-telIPA /kɹɪstəl/

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