Estella
Estella is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “star.” It ranked #588 in the United States in 2025. Estella comes directly from the Latin 'stella' meaning star.
how do you pronounce Estella?
eh-STEL-ah
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what does Estella mean?
The name Estella means “star.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Estella comes directly from the Latin 'stella' meaning star. Charles Dickens created one of literature's most complex heroines in Estella Havisham of Great Expectations — beautiful, cold, and ultimately redeemed. The name has more Latin warmth than its French cousin Estelle, with the same celestial brightness at its core.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #588 |
| 2023 | #601 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Estella?
- Estella Havisham (character from Dickens' Great Expectations)
- Estella Warren (Canadian actress and model)
what names are similar to Estella?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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