Estella

Rank 498th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Estella was 498th most popular baby name for girls and 994th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 628 babies were named Estella in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,348 babies in the United States were named Estella. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Estella is around 43 to 52 years old.

The name "Estella" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Estella include Essie and Stella.

Estella Meaning & Origin

Estella is a beautiful name of Old French origin, meaning 'star', embodying brightness, guidance, and constant light.

The name Estella is described as elegant, thoughtful and sophisticated.

Pronunciation

Estella is pronounced es-tel-la in English. The name Estella has 7 letters and 3 or 5 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Estella

  • The name Estella is a character in Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations", who serves as the main character Pip's love interest.

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Geography

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