The nameCristel

Cristel is a French girl's name, a variant of Christel.

Meaning

Like Christel, it is linked to Christ, from the Greek christos, "anointed".

Origin

Greek.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1970s.

Popularity of the name Cristel

Cristel in France

1973peak year (55 births)
760babies named Cristel in France since 1900
02855 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Cristel was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 440 births over the decade, 58% of all recorded babies named Cristel. Its rise began around 1963, and it peaked in 1973. Half of all babies named Cristel in France were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cristel mean?

Like Christel, it is linked to Christ, from the Greek christos, "anointed".

What is the origin of the name Cristel?

Greek.

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

Cristel is a girl's name.