Double-l Latin form of Stella meaning star; brought literary attention by Dickens' cold beauty in Great Expectations, which gave the name both glamour and an edge.
Nicknames
ella · stelle
Vibe
warm
How it ages.
The Dickens association adds character; cycling back as Victorian names regain favor in the UK and US.
The cultural moment.
Historical peak in the late 19th century; showing renewed interest in the UK and US since the 2010s.