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Christelle

♀ Girl

Pronounced kris-TEL /krɪsˈtɛl/Medium

Meaning: A French elaboration of Christine (and Crystal) — from Greek Christos, 'the anointed one; a follower of Christ', layered with krystallos, 'ice; crystal'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A follower of Christ; crystal: Christelle is French. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kris-TEL').
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Origin LowGreek, French
MeaningA French elaboration of Christine (and Crystal) — from Greek Christos, 'the anointed one; a follower of Christ', layered with krystallos, 'ice; crystal'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8473 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,096

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119152025

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

Christelle is a French elaboration of Christine (and Crystal) — from Greek Christos, 'the anointed one; a follower of Christ', layered with krystallos, 'ice; crystal' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kris-TEL'; nickname Chris).

In the U.S. it appears in French and Haitian families. Rare, a-follower-of-Christ at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Christine comes from Greek Christos, 'the anointed one' — Christelle is a French elaboration, layered with Crystal ('ice; crystal'), lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'kris-TEL').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Christelle — routes layered

Variations

ChristelCristelleKristelle

Nicknames

Chris

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If you like Christelle…

Christine— the source name
Crystal— a layered source name
Estelle— a sound-neighbor -elle girls' name
Camille— shares Christelle's French roots
Chole— shares Christelle's Greek roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Christelle mean?

Christelle is a French form of Christine/Crystal — Greek 'a follower of Christ', layered with 'crystal'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Christelle?

It's said kris-TEL /krɪsˈtɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Christelle a boy or girl name?

Christelle is a girl's name.

How popular is Christelle?

Christelle is a rare name in the U.S.

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