Estella sits next to 3 phonetic neighbors — Stella, Estelle, and Estrella are the closest matches by sound. Most share Estella's English-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"star"
"devoted to God, pledged to God"
"the protective hand, guardian counselor"
"bird"
"faith, religion"
"servant, messenger"
"Small; little one"
"curly-haired (regional variant meaning)"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Estella — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Latin origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Estella.
Rhythm: Estella is a 3-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.