The nameChristel
Christel is a German and Dutch pet form of Christina.
- Girl's name
- German and Dutch
Meaning
Christel comes from the Greek christos, "anointed".
Origin
German and Dutch.
History
In the United States Christel reached 767th place in 1978.
Popularity of the name Christel
Christel in the United States
Christel was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 1,541 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Christel. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 1978. Half of all babies named Christel in the United States were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Christel in France
Christel was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 11,370 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Christel. Its rise began around 1963, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Christel in France were born before 1972, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Christel in Norway
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Christel mean?
Christel comes from the Greek christos, "anointed".
What is the origin of the name Christel?
German and Dutch.
Is Christel a girl's or a boy's name?
Christel is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Christel?
In 2024, Christel was the 8796th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 12 births.
What are the variants of the name Christel?
Variants and related names of Christel include Christine.