What Does the Name Estella Mean?
Estella is a girl's name of Latin (via French/Spanish) origin meaning “star.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Estella |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Latin (via French/Spanish) |
| Meaning | star |
| Variants | Estelle, Stella, Estela, Estrella |
| Popularity | A vintage name that has seen a modern revival, returning to the US top 1000 in the 2010s-2020s. |
The meaning and origin of Estella
The name Estella means “star” and has Latin (via French/Spanish) origins. A Latinate elaboration of Estelle/Stella, from Latin 'stella' meaning 'star.' It was popularized in English through Charles Dickens's character Estella in 'Great Expectations.'
Variants and related names
Estella is related to several other names you may recognize: Estelle, Stella, Estela, Estrella. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Estella?
A vintage name that has seen a modern revival, returning to the US top 1000 in the 2010s-2020s.
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What does the name Estella mean?+
The name Estella means “star” and is of Latin (via French/Spanish) origin.
What is the origin of the name Estella?+
Estella originates from Latin (via French/Spanish).
Is Estella a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Estella has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press