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Christel

female

Meaning

"Follower of Christ"

A German diminutive related to Christine and Christa forms, ultimately referencing Christ through Greek-derived Christian naming.

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Popularity History of Christel

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#8532Ranked in 2024

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#8532

Christel was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+570

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Christel Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Christel.

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Anita

“Grace Favor”

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“Grace”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Christel

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Quick Facts

OriginGerman, Greek
Syllables2
Length8 letters

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