What is the origin of the name Estella?

Estella is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Estella?

Estella is currently ranked #501 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Estella?

Estella is pronounced es-TEL-uh.

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Estella

es-TEL-uh

Popularity

#501

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

42,391

Peak Year

#638 in 1921

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Star. A variant of Estelle, of Latin origin.

Nickname Watch

Stella Essie

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

Estella Warren
Canadian actress and model.
Estella Blain
French actress.

Nicknames

Stella Essie

Spelling Variations

Estelle Eszter

Similar Names

Isabella Arabella Aurora

Personality Traits

ElegantCharmingCreativeIntelligent

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