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At a Glance: Name: Estelle – Meaning: star – Origin: Occitan (ultimately from Latin stella) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: es-TEL
Estelle means "star," tracing back to Occitan and, before that, Latin stella. It has a soft, classic sound that fits alongside other nature-inspired names, and it's stayed familiar and easy to say for well over a century.
Meaning & Origin of Estelle
Meaning: Star.
Origin: Occitan (ultimately from Latin stella).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Estelle
Phonetic: es-TEL IPA: /ɛˈstɛl/
Popularity of Estelle
Estelle reached its highest popularity in 1911, when 864 baby girls were given the name and it ranked #106. In 2024 it sat at #636, with 462 girls given the name that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Estelle mean?
Star. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Estelle)
How do you pronounce Estelle?
Estelle is pronounced es-TEL (IPA: /ɛˈstɛl/).
Is Estelle a popular name right now?
Estelle peaked at #106 in 1911 and is ranked #636 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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