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Stella - is it due a comeback ?

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gratitutesmynewgratitute · 04/02/2021 04:49

I was just thinking with Ella being quite popular what about Stella? I've always liked the name Estelle, there was a singer called that when I was younger. Doubtful I'll have any more now I have my two, just a thought.

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HenriettaHeffalump · 04/02/2021 09:37

I know a few. I think its revival was about 6 years ago as the ones I know are the same age as DD who is 6 Smile.

I remember a poster on here losing her shit at people for saying it reminded them of beer! She was sending them personal attacks via PM and everything. My horrible cousin, who I had to go NC with, used it too, so I can't really warm to the name!

SmeleanorSmellstrop · 04/02/2021 09:33

I love it and think it's already getting popular, especially in the US

MyNameForToday1980 · 04/02/2021 08:20

As PP have said, it's already back with a vengeance in London (I know four under 4s). That wouldn't put me off, it's a great name.

Dinosaursdontgrowontrees · 04/02/2021 08:17

I know 4 Stellas and 1 Estella under 6. (London)

ellenpartridge · 04/02/2021 08:13

It's currently at 373 in the popularity chart so it's not particularly popular yet, though it's rising. I agree with you it has lots of scope to rise more and I could see it doing so.

ThursdayLastWeek · 04/02/2021 08:11

My soon to be 4year old DS would have been a Stella.
I haven’t met or heard of any others in my area.

JemimaTiggywinkle · 04/02/2021 08:09

Yes, I think it will come back. It means Star

DinosaurDiana · 04/02/2021 08:07

It just reminds me of beer. It’s like calling your child Chardonnay or Freixenet.

MercyBodle · 04/02/2021 08:06

Already popular - say for the last 10-15 years.

LeonaMar · 04/02/2021 08:04

I really really love the name Stella, however my husband loves a beer and I just know if I ever had a girl people would think we named her after a can of Stella

ILoveStickers · 04/02/2021 06:46

Yep, it's already back!

Changeythenamey · 04/02/2021 05:50

Yes Stella will continue to regain popularity. I like Estelle too but it never seems to get much recognition.

FortunesFave · 04/02/2021 04:55

Due? It's been popular again for a number of years.,...

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