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Christelle

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Christelle ♀ (French) altered form of Christine, derived by replacement of the feminine diminutive suffix -ine with the equally feminine suffix -elle. The name is now also used in the English-speaking world, where its popularity has been enhanced by its resemblance to Crystal, of which it may in some cases be a variant.

Variant: Christel.

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Christelle

A Dictionary of First Names | 2006 | | Copyright

Christelle ♀ (French) Altered form of Christine, derived by replacement of the feminine diminutive suffix -ine with the equally feminine suffix -elle.

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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Christelle." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Christelle." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Christelle1.html

PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Christelle." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Christelle1.html

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