Estelle
Meaning of Estelle
The name Estelle is a charming and elegant choice for a baby girl, with its roots deeply embedded in French origin. Pronounced as "es-TEL" in both French and English, this name carries a timeless appeal. Derived from the Latin word "stella," meaning "star," Estelle has long been associated with beauty, grace, and celestial wonder. An alternative variation of the name is Estella, which shares the same luminous connotations.
Estelle has enjoyed steady popularity in the United States over the years, particularly peaking during the early 20th century. While it may not currently be among the top names, it maintains a consistent presence, ranking at 710th place in 2023 with 395 newborns given this lovely name. Its classic allure and sophisticated sound make Estelle an enduring favorite among parents seeking a name that exudes elegance and timeless charm.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as es-TEL (/ɛs.tɛl/)
English
- Pronunced as es-TEL (/ɛsˈtɛl/)
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Notable People Named Estelle
| Estelle Fanta Swaray is a British singer and actress known for her diverse musical style and collaborations with artists across various genres. |
| Estelle Getty was an American actress and comedian best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls, for which she received several awards, and appeared in other TV shows and films before retiring in 2001. |
| Estelle Parsons is an American actress known for her work in film, television, and theater. |
| Estelle Winwood was an English actress known for her wit and longevity, who later moved to the United States and continued her celebrated career. |
| Estelle Morris, Baroness Morris of Yardley, is a British politician and life peer who served as Secretary of State for Education and Skills from 2001 to 2002. |
| Estelle Harris was an American actress and comedian, recognized for her distinctive voice and memorable roles in Seinfeld, Toy Story, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and Tarzan II. |
| Estelle Brody was a prominent American actress who rose to fame in British silent films in the 1920s before making a comeback in supporting roles in the late 1940s and 1960s. |
| Estelle Bennett was an American singer and a member of the iconic girl group the Ronettes. |
| Estelle Axton was an American record executive and co-founder of Stax Records, alongside her brother Jim Stewart. |
| Estelle Lefébure, a French actress and model, rose to fame as one of the top fashion models in the 1980s and 1990s, working with prestigious photographers and agencies. |
| Estelle Reiner was an American actress and singer, known as the matriarch of a prominent family in American comedy, and the wife of Carl Reiner and mother of Rob Reiner. |
| Estelle May Hurll (1863–1924) was a prominent student of aesthetics known for her popular aesthetic analyses of art in the early twentieth century. |
| Estelle Balet was a Swiss freeride snowboarder and two-time world champion who tragically passed away in an avalanche at the age of 21. |
| Estelle Richman - Estelle B. Richman is a former American government official who served as the secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and currently chairs the Center for Health Care Strategies. |
| Estelle Sapir was a Polish Jewish Holocaust survivor known for her successful fight against the Swiss banking industry to reclaim her family's money deposited before her father's murder in a Nazi concentration camp. |
