Christel

Meaning & origin

Christel is a feminine given name of American origin, meaning "the one who carries Christ." It is commonly used as a short form of Chris in English-speaking countries and as a diminutive of Christiane in German. Although the exact origin of the name is not definitively established, Christel remains a timeless and melodious choice. Notable bearers include Christel Bodenstein and Christel DeHaan.

First names similar to Christel

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Famous people with the first name Christel

• Christel Khalil American actress and voice actress
• Christel Takigawa Person
• Christel DeHaan Person
• Christel Heydemann French engineer and entrepreneur
• Christel Bodenstein German actress
• Christel Truglia Politician

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