French · Girl name
Estelle
“star”
About the name Estelle
Estelle is a French name derived from the Latin word stella, ‘star’, through the Old French form Estelle. Saint Estelle, said to be an early martyr, is venerated in Saintes in western France. The name is commonly used in French-speaking cultures. Estelle Getty was a well-known actress who played Sophia Petrillo in the American television series The Golden Girls. Related names include Stella and Estella, the latter given by Charles Dickens to the heroine of Great Expectations.
- Meaning
- star
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- es-TEL(2 syl.)
Middle names for Estelle
- Estelle Marie
- Estelle Ann
- Estelle Rose
- Estelle Claire
- Estelle Joy
Questions about Estelle
- What does Estelle mean?
- Estelle is a French name meaning "star".
- How do you pronounce Estelle?
- Estelle is pronounced es-TEL, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Estelle?
- Variants of Estelle include Estella, Stella.
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