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Blondell

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How to Pronounce Blondell

Pronounced blon-DEL /blɑnˈdɛl/Medium

Meaning: Blondell is a surname-turned-given-name from a diminutive of Old French blond, 'fair-haired'; borne notably by the actress Joan Blondell, it entered American use as a girl's name with a bright, fair-haired meaning.Low

In 30 seconds: Blondell is a surname-name meaning 'fair-haired', from the French blond — a genuine vintage girl's name, uncommon and period-flavored (said 'blon-DEL').
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Origin LowFrench, English
MeaningBlondell is a surname-turned-given-name from a diminutive of Old French blond, 'fair-haired'; borne notably by the actress Joan Blondell, it entered American use as a girl's name with a bright, fair-haired meaning.
U.S. rank (1975)#9215 ↘ Falling
1975 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1934
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,475

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193419061975

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Blondell began as a surname, a diminutive of Old French blond, 'fair-haired'. Adopted as a girl's given name, it carries that bright meaning and a note of Hollywood style through the actress Joan Blondell. The -ell ending places it among the dressy -elle names of its day.

It appeared in modest numbers in the early-to-mid twentieth century and now reads as vintage. A girl named Blondell at its peak would belong to the Depression-era generation.

Did you know? The surname was carried by the popular film actress Joan Blondell, a fixture of 1930s Hollywood, which gave the name a touch of screen glamour in its era.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Blondell — surname; French blond 'fair-haired'; actress Joan Blondell

Variations

BlondelleBlondel

Nicknames

Blondie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blondell mean?

Blondell is from a surname meaning 'fair-haired', a diminutive of the French word blond.

How do you pronounce Blondell?

It's said blon-DEL /blɑnˈdɛl/ — 2 syllables, stress on the second.

Is Blondell a boy or girl name?

Blondell is used as a girl's name in the U.S.

How popular is Blondell?

Blondell is a rare, vintage girl's name in the U.S., most seen in the early-to-mid twentieth century.

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