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Cristabella

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Pronounced kris-tuh-BEL-uh /ˌkrɪs.təˈbɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: Cristabella is a fuller, Bella-ended form of Christabel, joining the Christian element (Latin 'Christ') with 'bella' ('beautiful') — 'beautiful Christian.' A romantic, elaborated name.Low

In 30 seconds: A romantic four-beat name: Cristabella means 'beautiful Christian' (said 'kris-tuh-BEL-uh'). Ornate and lovely.
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningCristabella is a fuller, Bella-ended form of Christabel, joining the Christian element (Latin 'Christ') with 'bella' ('beautiful') — 'beautiful Christian.' A romantic, elaborated name.
U.S. rank (2017)#16422 ↘ Falling
2017 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620062017

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

Cristabella is a decorated form of Christabel, a name Coleridge made famous in his poem, joining the Christian element with 'bella' ('beautiful'). The added -bella gives it a lush, romantic sound. It reads ornate, lovely, and lyrical (said 'kris-tuh-BEL-uh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, ornate, and romantic.

Did you know? Cristabella extends Christabel — 'beautiful Christian' — with the flowing -bella ending, giving an ornate, storybook feel (said 'kris-tuh-BEL-uh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Cristabella — form of Christabel; 'beautiful Christian'

Variations

ChristabelChristabellaCristabel

Nicknames

CristiBella

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cristabella mean?

Cristabella is a form of Christabel, joining the Christian element with 'bella' ('beautiful'), so 'beautiful Christian.'

How do you pronounce Cristabella?

It's said kris-tuh-BEL-uh /ˌkrɪs.təˈbɛl.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Cristabella a boy or girl name?

Cristabella is a girl's name.

How popular is Cristabella?

Cristabella is rare in the U.S. — an ornate, romantic pick.

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