Origin uncertain. Possibly from the English word 'twilight', or from the French word étoile ('star'). In use as an American given name since the late 19th century.
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How it ages.
A vintage American name with a soft, dreamy sound; rare today, so it feels distinctive rather than dated.
The cultural moment.
Last ranked #894 in the United States, in 1970. Given to only a few dozen girls a year there today.