Names Categorized "ends in -elle"

Abigaëlle is a French variant of Abigaïl, itself the French form of Abigail. The name Abigail originates from the Hebrew ʾAviḡayil, meaning "my father is joy," derived from the roots ʾav ("father") and gil ("joy"). In th...

Adelle is a variant of the name Adele, which itself derives from the Germanic element adal meaning "noble." This elegant name has been used in English-speaking countries as a softer, more feminine alternative to Adele, o...

Anabelle is a feminine given name in English usage, representing a spelling variant of Annabel. As such, it shares the same origins and intertwined history with the Annabel/Annabelle cluster of names. While visually shar...

Anaëlle is a French feminine given name created in the 20th century. It was probably modeled on other modern Breton-inspired names such as Gaëlle and Maëlle. The name reflects a trend in French naming to coin new names u...

Angelle is a feminine given name and occasional surname, primarily used in the English language. It functions as a variant of the name Angel, tracing its roots back to the medieval Latin masculine name Angelus. This Lati...

Annabelle is a feminine given name common in English- and French-speaking countries. It is a variant of Annabel and can also be interpreted as a combination of Anna, derived from the Hebrew word for grace, and the French...

Arielle is a French feminine form of the unisex name Ariel, and it also serves as an English variant spelling. The name carries the beautiful meaning of “lion of God,” derived from the Hebrew elements ʾari (“lion”) and ʾ...

Armelle is the feminine form of Armel, a Breton and French name derived from the Old Welsh Arthmail, composed of the elements arth meaning "bear" and mael meaning "prince" or "chieftain". The name thus carries the combin...

Aubrielle is a modern feminine given name of English coinage. It combines the elements of the name Aubrey with the fashionable suffix elle, which also appears in names like Gabrielle and Isabelle. The result is a name th...

Axelle is a French feminine given name, a derivative of the Scandinavian name Axel. As such, it is ultimately connected to the Hebrew name Absalom, as Axel originally evolved from the medieval Danish form of Absalom.Etym...

Belle is a feminine given name of English origin. It primarily serves as a short form of Isabella or other names ending in belle, such as Annabelle. The name is also directly associated with the French word belle, meanin...

Brielle is primarily a feminine given name in English-speaking countries, originating as a short form of Gabrielle. Gabrielle itself is the French feminine form of Gabriel, a name derived from the Hebrew Ḡavriʾel, meanin...

Chanelle is a feminine given name that originated as a variant of Chanel. The name Chanel itself derives from a French surname with two possible origins: it may have referred to someone who lived near a channel of water...

Chantelle is a female given name in English, derived as a variant of Chantal. The original name Chantal comes from a French surname that traces back to a place name meaning "stony" (from Latin cantal, referring to a rock...

Chelle is a diminutive of Michelle, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Michael, which means "who is like God?" As a shortened form, Chelle shares the same etymological root as Michelle, a French feminine form of Mic...

Christabelle is a modern English variant of Christabel, an elaborate feminine name with a poetic and quasi-medieval character. It emerged as a creative alternative to the more traditional Christabel, likely influenced by...

Christelle is a French feminine given name, functioning as a diminutive of Christine. While Christine itself derives from the Latin Christina, ultimately from Greek Christos meaning "anointed one," the suffix -elle in Fr...

Chrystelle is a French variant of Christelle, which itself is a French diminutive of Christine. Ultimately, Christine derives from Christina, the Latin form of the Greek name Khristina, a feminine form of Khristos, meani...

Cyrielle is the French feminine form of Cyril, a name with deep roots in early Christian tradition.Etymology and OriginCyril derives from the Greek name Kyrillos, which in turn comes from the Greek word kyrios meaning "l...

Daniëlle is a Dutch feminine form of Daniel. It is a modern variant, derived from the French Danielle, adapted to Dutch orthography with the diaeresis on the e (ë) to indicate that it is pronounced as a separate syllable...

Danielle is a modern French feminine variant of the male name Daniel, which derives from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning “God is my judge.” The feminine form Danièle also exists in French, but Danielle is the more comm...

Donelle is a feminine given name used in English-speaking countries. It is a feminine form of Don, which itself is a short form of Donald. The name Donald originates from the Scottish Gaelic name Dòmhnall, meaning "ruler...

Elle is a Diminutive of Eleanor and other names beginning with El. This name can also be given in reference to the French pronoun elle meaning "she".Notable BearersAlready growing in popularity due to Australian model El...

Emmanuelle is the French feminine form of Emmanuel, derived from the Hebrew name עִמָּנוּאֵל (ʿImmanuʾel), meaning “God is with us” — from the roots עִם (ʿim) meaning “with” and אֵל (ʾel) meaning “God.” This name appears...

Estelle is a female given name with Occitan and French origins, meaning "star." Derived from the Latin word stella (star), it entered the name pool through Old French. The name is a French form of the Occitan Estela, its...

Gabriëlle is a Dutch feminine form of the name Gabriel. It is pronounced with two syllables in Dutch, emphasizing the 'ë' to indicate a separate vowel sound.Etymology and MeaningThe name ultimately derives from the Hebre...

Gabrielle is the French feminine form of Gabriel. The name Gabriel itself derives from the Hebrew Ḡavriʾel, meaning "God is my strong man," composed of the elements gever ("strong man, hero") and ʾel ("God"). In Hebrew t...

Gaëlle is the feminine form of the Breton name Gaël, itself a French-influenced variant of Gael. The root name Gael is likely derived from the ethnolinguistic term Gael, referring to speakers of Gaelic languages, though...

Giselle is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German element gisal meaning "hostage, pledge" (Proto-Germanic *gīslaz). The name may have originally been a descriptive nickname for a child give...

Gisselle is an English variant of the name Giselle. Giselle itself derives from the Old German element gisal, meaning "hostage, pledge," from Proto-Germanic *gīslaz. The name may have originally functioned as a descripti...

Gwenaëlle is a feminine given name used primarily in Brittany and France. It is the feminine form of Gwenaël, a Breton masculine name. The name Gwenaël itself means "blessed and generous," deriving from the Breton elemen...

Helle is a Danish, Estonian, and Norwegian feminine given name. In Danish, it functions primarily as a diminutive of names beginning with the element Hel, most notably Helga and Helena. It thus shares the ultimate meanin...

Helle is a name of uncertain meaning, primarily known from Greek mythology. According to legend, Helle was the daughter of King Athamas and Nephele, a cloud nymph. She and her twin brother Phrixus were threatened with sa...

Idelle is an elaboration of the name Ida, possibly coined in the English-speaking world in the 19th century. Unlike Idella, which has a similar origin, Idelle uses a French-style suffix that gives it a more delicate, fem...

Isabelle is a feminine given name used predominantly in French, English, Dutch, German, and Swedish contexts. It is the French form of Isabel, which itself derives from the medieval Occitan form of Elizabeth.EtymologyThe...

Izabelle is a modern variant of Isabel, a name with deep historical roots that trace back to the medieval Occitan form of Elizabeth. The spelling with a 'z' adds a contemporary twist, but the core etymology remains the s...

Janelle is a feminine given name of English origin. It is a diminutive of Jane, the medieval English form of the Old French Jehanne, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan), meaning “God is merc...

Jelle is a Dutch masculine given name, most commonly found in the Netherlands and Flanders, with strong roots in Frisian-speaking regions. The name originates as a Frisian short form of names beginning with the Old Germa...

Jenelle is a modern feminine given name in English-speaking countries, primarily used since the 20th century. It is a combination of the short form Jen and the popular suffix elle, which conveys a French-influenced elega...

Joëlle is the feminine form of Joel, used primarily in French and Dutch. The name Joel originates from the Hebrew name Yoʾel, meaning "Yahweh is God," derived from the elements yo and ʾel. In the Old Testament, Joel is o...

Joelle is a feminine given name that originated as a variant form of Joel, typically created by adding a feminine suffix. Joel itself comes from the Hebrew name Yoʾel, meaning "Yahweh is God." The elements yo and ʾel bot...

Jonelle is a feminine given name of English origin. It is a modern feminine form of the name John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yoḥanan), meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The name gained popularity in t...

Krystelle is a modern English variant of the name Crystal. This feminine given name emerged as a creative respelling of Crystal, which itself derives from the English word for the clear, colourless glass or quartz, somet...

Laurelle is a feminine given name of English origin, serving as a variant of the name Laurel. It draws its ultimate inspiration from the laurel tree, a plant historically associated with victory, honor, and poetic achiev...

Lelle is a Swedish diminutive of Lennart, which is itself a Scandinavian form of Leonard. The etymology thus traces back to the Old German elements lewo "lion" and hart "hard, firm, brave, hardy", giving the meaning "bra...

Lorelle is a feminine given name of English origin, considered a variant of Laurel. The name Laurel itself is derived from the laurel tree, which has long been a symbol of victory, honor, and achievement, ultimately from...

Mabelle is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is a variant of Mabel, the medieval short form of Amabilis, a Late Latin name meaning "lovable." While Mabel and Amabel were common in the...

Maëlle is a French feminine given name, primarily used in France and in French-speaking regions of Belgium and Switzerland. It is a variant of the Breton name Maël, which means "prince," "chieftain," or "lord." The name...

Marcelle is the French feminine form of Marcellus, a Roman family name itself derived from Marcus via a diminutive suffix. The name ultimately traces back to the Roman god Mars, making Marcelle share the martial associat...

Marielle is a French diminutive of Marie, ultimately deriving from Maria. The name carries the gentle and affectionate quality of a diminutive, evoking a sense of familiarity and endearment.Etymology and HistoryThe root...

Mariëlle is a Dutch diminutive of Maria. The name Maria, from which Mariëlle derives, is a Latin form of Greek Μαρία, itself from Hebrew מִרְיָם (see Mary). While Maria has been a widespread name across Europe, borne by...

Marybelle is a compound given name in English, combining the classic name Mary with the suffix Belle, which means "beautiful" in French. This style of name, created by blending two popular elements, was particularly fash...

EtymologyMaybelle is a variant of Mabel, which itself derives from the Amabilis, a Late Latin name meaning 'lovable'. The medieval forms Mabel and Amabel were common in England during the Middle Ages but fell out of use...

Melle is a Dutch masculine given name, originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element mahal, meaning "meeting, assembly, court" (from Proto-Germanic *maþlą). As a diminutive, it shares roots with th...

Michelle is a feminine given name, the French feminine form of Michel, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "who is like God?" — a rhetorical question implying that no one is comparable to God. The...

Mirabelle is a feminine given name of English and French origin, derived from the Old French word mirable meaning "wonderful," which in turn comes from Latin mirabilis ("amazing, wondrous"). The name was coined during th...

Mozelle is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is possibly a feminine form of Moses, the biblical Hebrew name of the prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt. The name Moses is most...

Murielle is a French variant of Muriel.Etymology and HistoryMurielle stems from Muriel, which itself is an Anglicized form of the Irish names Muirgel and Scottish Muireall. The name traces its roots to Old Irish Muirghea...

Narelle is a feminine given name of Australian origin. Its meaning is unknown, but it has cultural significance through its connections to the Yuin, an Aboriginal Australian people. The name was borne by the wife of Umba...

Nelle is a feminine given name used primarily in English-speaking countries. It is a diminutive variant of Nell, which itself originated as a medieval pet form of names beginning with “El,” such as Eleanor, Ellen, or Hel...