Estella

Estella is a Latinized variant of the French name Estelle, which has its origin in the Latin word Stella, meaning "the star." This first name is widespread in various countries and language areas, particularly in the English-speaking domain.

What does the name Estella mean?

Estella represents a Latinized form of the French name Estelle, which originates from the Latin word Stella meaning "the star." The name is widespread in many countries and language communities, particularly in the English-speaking world. A prominent bearer of the name is Canadian actress Estella Warren. Other variants of Estelle and Stella include Estela, Estell, Estrela, Estrella, Estrelle, Stela, Stelle, Stellina, and Sterre.

Where does the name Estella come from?

The name Estella has Latin roots and means "the star."

How do you pronounce Estella?

The pronunciation of Estella is three syllables and clearly structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Es-tel-la" [ɛsˈtɛla]. It begins with an open E sound and has a soft double L in the last syllable, while the open A harmoniously rounds off the name. Thus, Estella sounds elegant and radiant - sonorous, present, and feminine.

Popularity

Estella is among the popular first names in Germany. The name currently ranks 1,254th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2006 at rank 906. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 260 times, placing it at 1,360th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,361st. In recent years, Estella has also gained some popularity in other countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Ella / Ellele / Esi / Essi / Esta / Estelli / Esti / Estrelinha / Stella / Stelli / Sternchen / Tella / Telli

Similar first names

Famous people

• Estella (character) (character from the film "Sharks Bite Back (1967)")
• Estella B. Leopold (American botanist)
• Estella Blain (French actress and singer)
• Estella Canziani (English artist)
• Estella Daniels (British actress and dancer)
• Estella Eleanor Carothers (American geneticist)
• Estella Havisham (character from the book "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens)
• Estella Solomons (artist from Ireland)
• Estella Warren (model)