Stell
Germanic/Norse · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Stell
Stell is a diminutive or variant form derived from the Old Norse and Germanic root "stella," meaning "to place" or "to set," which evolved into English place names and personal names.
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Etymology
Stell is a diminutive or variant form derived from the Old Norse and Germanic root "stella," meaning "to place" or "to set," which evolved into English place names and personal names. The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Scandinavian regions, with historical usage among Germanic peoples, though it remains relatively uncommon as a given name in modern times.
Stell currently ranks #4,745 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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