Estel
Pronunciation: [ EHST-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Estel is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHST-uhl.
Parents who love the name Estel often also consider Concepcion, Darthula, Gara .
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Estel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 38 babies have been named Estel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Estel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #24,330 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,330
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Estel is also used as a boy name, ranked #30212.
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About the Name Estel
Estel is a girl name .
Is Estel a boy or girl name? Estel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,330 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #30,212. Estel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Estel is currently ranked #24,330 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Estel include Est, Esy, Esie, and Estkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Estel include Estella, Estelle, Ester, Estefany, Estela . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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