Christel

The female first name Christel is an Upper German diminutive of the names Christa, Christina, or Christine. Sometimes it is also used as a male diminutive of Christian.

What does the name Christel mean?

The female first name Christel is an Upper German diminutive of the names Christa, Christina, or Christine. Sometimes it is also used as a male diminutive of Christian. Directly translated, it means 'the female follower of Christ,' 'the one who belongs to the Anointed One,' or in a figurative sense, 'the Christian.' Its origin lies in the name Christianus, derived from the Latin term christianus meaning 'Christian' and 'belonging to Christ,' with the name's roots in Ancient Greek. It is derived from the Greek first name Christos (Χριστός), which comes from the Ancient Greek word khrīstós ‎(χρῑστός) meaning 'the Anointed One,' 'the Holy One,' 'the Messiah,' 'Christ,' or 'a title of Jesus of Nazareth,' which originally relates to khrī́ō (χρῑ́ω) meaning 'to anoint' and the Ancient Hebrew mashiyach (מָשִׁיחַ) meaning 'anointed.' Due to its association with Jesus Christ, the first name became particularly popular in the Middle Ages. The name is also used as a surname. Other variants include Christin, Christiane, Christiana, Christianna, Christianne, Cristin, Cristina, Cristiana, Cristiane, Cristel, Christl, Christelien, Christella, and Christelle. In the German-speaking world, the name became known through the song 'Ich bin die Christel von der Post.'

Where does the name Christel come from?

Etymology Christel is a female first name of Ancient Greek and Latin origin meaning 'the Christian.' Ancient Greek Latin

How do you pronounce Christel?

Sound & pronunciation of Christel: The name Christel is two syllables and compactly constructed. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Chris-tel' [ˈkʁɪstl̩], with the consonant sequence in the center shaping the firm sound core. The closed sound form gives the name clarity and emphasis. Christel conveys a sense of tradition and groundedness - calm, factual, and present.

When is the name day of Christel?

The name day of Christel is June 4, July 24, December 15, and December 25.

Popularity

As a female first name, Christel was initially consistently represented in the rankings in Germany for many decades. From the late 19th century until well into the first half of the 20th century, Christel mostly occupied solid to good positions and gained significant prominence particularly from the 1930s onward. The historical peak was reached in 1941 with rank 18. The image in Germany noticeably changed from the 1950s onward.

Nicknames & pet names

Chris / Chrisi / Chrissel / Chrissi / Chrissie / Chrissy / Christa / Crissi / Didel / Kika / Kiki

Famous people

• Christel Bachmann (German painter)
• Christel Bodenstein (East German actress, actually Christa)
• Christel Boeljon (golfer from the Netherlands)
• Christel Ferrier Bruneau (French racing cyclist)
• Christel Frese (American sprinter)
• Christel Goltz (German opera singer)
• Christel Heidemann (German doctor)
• Christel Howald (German mountaineer)
• Christel Irmscher (American artist)
• Christel Justen (swimmer from the Netherlands)
• Christel Kasselmann (botanist from Germany)
• Christel Klinzmann (German footballer)
• Christel Lechner (sculptor from Germany)
• Christel Marott (Danish sculptor)
• Christel Pascal (French alpine ski racer)
• Christel Peschke (actress from Germany)
• Christel Peters (actress from Germany)
• Christel Rode (German racing cyclist)
• Christel Schaack (model from Germany)
• Christel Scheja (German writer)