- Meaning
- Star
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Classic
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, Italian
Nicknames for Stella
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Stell
What people expect from a Stella
Stella mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about light. A name can't give a child light, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a brilliant mind, the star of the room.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Stella: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Stella
- International readabilityReads well across languages, "ll" (y in Spanish).
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Star".
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Bertrand & Mullainathan (2004)Questions about Stella
What does the name Stella mean?
Stella is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "Star".
Is Stella a boy or girl name?
Stella is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Stella?
Stella is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, Italian.
What are nicknames for Stella?
Common nicknames for Stella are Stell.
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