Estelle
Estelle is a girl name of French origin meaning “Star”, pronounced es-TELL. It ranked #573 in the United States in 2025, given to 523 babies, and peaked at #106 in 1911. Common nicknames: Essie, Stella, Elle.
How popular is Estelle in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Estelle mean, and where does it come from?
Estelle is the French form of the Latin stella, "star," and reached English through the Provençal cult of Saint Estelle of Saintes. Dickens gave it to the cold, brilliant ward of Miss Havisham in Great Expectations, which fixed its slightly glittering register. The name peaked in the United States in 1911, spent most of the century as a grandmother's name and is climbing again now — helped along by a Swedish princess, a British singer and the general return of the -elle endings. Star names travel well; this one has done so for eight hundred years.
How is Estelle used around the world?
Estelle is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 5+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Estelle?
Famous People Named Estelle
- Princess Estelle, Duchess of Östergötland — heir presumptive in the Swedish line of succession
- Estelle Harris — American actress and comedian
- Estelle — British singer and songwriter, Grammy winner for American Boy
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Estelle mean?
Estelle is a girl name of French origin meaning "Star." Estelle is the French form of the Latin stella, "star," and reached English through the Provençal cult of Saint Estelle of Saintes. Dickens gave it to the cold, brilliant ward of Miss Havisham in Great Expectations, which fixed its slightly glittering register.
How do you pronounce Estelle?
Estelle is pronounced es-TELL. Common variations include Estella, Estela, Stella.
Is Estelle a girl name?
Yes, Estelle is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Essie, Stella, Elle.