The nameEstella
Estella is a girl's name, known from Dickens's Great Expectations.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Like Stella, it comes from the Latin stella, "star".
Origin
Latin.
History
In France it has been given in small numbers throughout the 20th century.
Popularity of the name Estella
Estella in France
5741stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1974peak year (20 births)
830babies named Estella in France since 1900
Estella was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 105 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Estella. Half of all babies named Estella in France were born before 1969, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Estella in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Estella mean?
Like Stella, it comes from the Latin stella, "star".
What is the origin of the name Estella?
Latin.
Is Estella a girl's or a boy's name?
Estella is a girl's name.