The nameChristèle

Christèle is a French girl's name, a variant of Christelle. It was popular in France around 1970.

Meaning

Christèle is a form of Christelle, derived from Christine, from the Greek Khristos, "anointed".

Origin

French.

History

The name peaked in France around 1970, at the same time as Christelle.

Popularity of the name Christèle

Christèle in France

1971peak year (1,390 births)
13,110babies named Christèle in France since 1900
06951,390 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Christèle was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 7,260 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Christèle. Its rise began around 1963, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Christèle in France were born before 1971, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Variants and related names

Christèle in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Christèle mean?

Christèle is a form of Christelle, derived from Christine, from the Greek Khristos, "anointed".

What is the origin of the name Christèle?

French.

Is Christèle a girl's or a boy's name?

Christèle is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Christèle?

Variants and related names of Christèle include Christelle and Christine.