Estella Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Estella Name at a Glance

Name	Estella
Meaning	Derived from the Old French form of the Latin 'stella' meaning star. Famous bearer: The heroine of Charles Dickens' novel 'Great Expectations'.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Estella Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Estella means “Derived from the Old French form of the Latin 'stella' meaning star. Famous bearer: The heroine of Charles Dickens' novel 'Great Expectations”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Estella Name Origin

Our database records Estella under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Estella a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Estella is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Estella

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