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Estell

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Pronounced es-TEL /ɛsˈtɛl/Medium

Meaning: Estell is a trimmed spelling of Estelle, an Old French name from the Latin stella ('star'). It shares its root with Stella and Esther, and read as a plain, starlit name in early-century America.Medium

In 30 seconds: A starlit vintage name: Estell drops the final -e of Estelle ('star') (said 'es-TEL'). It peaked around 1920, then slipped away.
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Origin MediumLatin, French
MeaningEstell is a trimmed spelling of Estelle, an Old French name from the Latin stella ('star'). It shares its root with Stella and Esther, and read as a plain, starlit name in early-century America.
U.S. rank (1983)#10771 ↘ Falling
1983 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,232

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018801983

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

Estell spells Estelle without its final -e, from the Old French Estelle and Latin stella ('star'). Part of the star family with Stella and Esther, it was a familiar early-century choice, peaking around 1920. As the fuller Estelle spelling prevailed, this form faded (said 'es-TEL').

By mid-century the trimmed spelling had grown rare on birth records. It reads today as an antique starlight name. Bright, Latin-rooted, and uncommon.

Did you know? Estell is a plain spelling of Estelle, whose Latin root stella means 'star', and it peaked for American girls around 1920.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Estell — Variant of Estelle; Latin stella 'star'

Variations

EstelleEstellaStella

Nicknames

EssieStella

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If you like Estell…

Estelle— the standard spelling of the same name
Estella— a like -a form of the star name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Estell mean?

Estell means 'star', a spelling of Estelle from the Latin stella.

How do you pronounce Estell?

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

Is Estell a boy or girl name?

Estell is a girl's name, a variant of Estelle.

Is Estell making a comeback?

This spelling stays rare, though Stella and Estelle have both drawn fresh interest.

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