Stella Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Stella Name at a Glance

Name	Stella
Meaning	Diminutive of Estella: 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 Stella Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Stella means “Diminutive of Estella: 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.

Stella Name Origin

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

Is Stella a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Stella

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