Estelline

Estelline is a name used for both places and people. In geography, Estelline refers to several small communities in the United States, typically located in rural counties. These communities are generally unincorporated or small towns whose histories often reflect common patterns of settlement, agriculture, and later economic changes such as railroad development or resource shifts. Because Estelline is used in multiple states, each location has its own local history and context.

Etymology and usage as a name

The given name Estelline is a feminine form derived from Estelle, which itself comes from the French étoile meaning “star,” ultimately tracing back to Latin stella. Estelline is less common today but can appear in historical records and family names, often reflecting naming fashions of the 19th and early 20th centuries in various parts of the United States.

Distribution and characteristics

Estelline place names are typically small and rural, with population figures recorded in county or state statistics rather than in separate municipal records. The name’s persistence in multiple locales reflects the broader pattern of personal names being used as toponyms during periods of westward expansion and community formation.

See also

Estelle, Estella, Stella.