Follower of Christ or anointed one
A variant of Christel or Christelle, which are French and Germanic diminutives of Christine. It ultimately derives from the Greek word 'christos', referring to the anointed one.
Less common today
Christell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,721 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Emmy-winning actress known for The Young and the Restless
Norwegian singer-songwriter
German operatic soprano
