The nameCristelle

Cristelle is a form of Christelle, widely given in France in the early 1970s.

Meaning

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

Origin

Greek, through Christelle and Christine.

History

First found in the 1950s, Cristelle peaked in the early 1970s, at the height of the fashion for Christelle. It is no longer given.

Popularity of the name Cristelle

Cristelle in France

1973peak year (205 births)
2,090babies named Cristelle in France since 1900
0103205 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Cristelle was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 1,310 births over the decade, 63% of all recorded babies named Cristelle. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 1973. Half of all babies named Cristelle in France were born before 1974, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cristelle mean?

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

What is the origin of the name Cristelle?

Greek, through Christelle and Christine.

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

Cristelle is a girl's name.