Estelle Baby Name: Meaning, Origin, Middle Name Pairings & More

When you think of the name Estelle, you probably think of someone's grandma, but in 2012, the name made the list of the top baby names for girls in the United States for the first time since 1963. It's been growing in popularity ever since. Estelle has a cute meaning, several fun nicknames, and a slightly international feel. Many people may even associate it with a beloved late TV actress, a popular saint, or some British literary characters.

Meaning of the name Estelle:

French: Star

Origin of the name Estelle:

The baby name Estelle is derived from the Latin word “stella,” which means “star.”

Symbolism of the name Estelle:

Naturally, with a meaning like “star,” Estelle is symbolic of a shining star. Many new parents, especially those of the Christian faith, may associate the name with Saint Estelle, the patron saint of young Christian girls.

Style of the name Estelle:

Classic

Gender of the name Estelle:

Estelle is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Estelle:

ess-STEL

Number of syllables in the name Estelle:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Estelle:

The baby name Estelle evokes images of someone who is creative and wise.

Alternative spellings for the name Estelle:

• Estel

Nicknames for the name Estelle:

• Elle 
• Ella 
• Stella 
• Ellie 
• Essie

Popularity of the name Estelle:

According to the Social Security Administration, Estelle was a top 1,000 baby name for girls in the United States up until 1963. In 2012, it made a comeback and remains on the list today. As of 2020, it ranks at number 799.

Related names for the name Estelle:

• Estella
• Stella 
• Esther 
• Astra
• Estrella 

Great middle names for Estelle and their meanings:

• Ann (God's favor)
• Charlotte (free man)
• Madelyn (woman from Magdala)
• Melanie (dark)
• Grace (God's grace)
• Olivia (olive tree)
• Maria (star of the sea)
• Chloe (young green shoot)
• Ashley (ash tree)

Famous people with the name Estelle:

• Estelle Getty (actress)
• Princess Estelle, Duchess of Östergötland (Princess of Sweden)
• Estelle Bennett (singer and member of the band the Ronettes)
• Estelle Thompson (author)
• Estelle Reiner (actress and singer)

Estelles in popular culture:

• Estelle Leonard (character on the TV show “Friends”)
• Estelle Costanza (character on the TV show “Seinfeld”)
• Estelle Slippery (character on the TV show “Fortysomething”)
• Estelle(character in the book “Witch Week” by Dianna Wynne Jones)
• Estelle(character in the “Heroes of Olympus” series by Rick Riordan)