Estelle
es-TEL · 3 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Latin / French ◈ 3 syllables
"Star, starlike"

From Latin / French

Estelle means star — from the Old French, the most Parisian way to say star. Great Expectations' Estella comes from the same root. Estelle Getty played Sophia in The Golden Girls. The Swedish princess is named Estelle. Two syllables of French starlight, Golden-Girls Sophia, and a Swedish princess — all from the most elegant word for star.

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Estelle at a glance
MeaningStar, starlike
OriginLatin / French
GenderFemale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#768
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Why parents love Estelle
  • Estelle Getty played Sophia in The Golden Girls.
  • Princess Estelle of Sweden carries the name royally.
  • Two syllables with the most elegant French sound: es-TEL.
  • The meaning star is universally aspirational.
  • The Old French form feels more elegant than Stella.
The vibe of Estelle
starOld FrenchGolden GirlsGettyPrincess EstelleSwedenParisianelegant
Origin & history of Estelle
Latin stella (star) Old French Estelle
1
Latin / French roots
Estelle comes from the Old French meaning star. Estelle Getty played Sophia in The Golden Girls. Princess Estelle of Sweden is the heir presumptive's daughter. The French form feels more elegant than the Latin Stella.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Old French form; Estelle Getty (1923–2008); Princess Estelle of Sweden (born 2012).
3
Today
Estelle remains a beloved choice, ranking #768 in the US. 56,046 babies have been named Estelle since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Estelle?
1915 peak year
Estelle reached its widest reach during the 1910s. In 1915, 1,784 babies received the name (ranked #117). In the present decade it sits around #768, with about 370 babies given the name annually. Estelle's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 56,046 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,784 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #117)
370 Avg. per year
(last decade)
3,700 Total registrations
last 10 years
56,046 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #768) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Estelle
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Estelle's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — seeking starlight. People named Estelle tend to be elegant, French-starlit, and gifted at being the most golden girl in any room.

Most golden girl
French-starlit elegance
Getty-level comedy
Swedish-princess pedigree
Stella-elevated
E5
S1
T2
E5
L3
L3
E5
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
Personality of Estelle
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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