French · Breton

Maëlle

Pronounced mah-ELShare

Meaning: Prince; chief

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

The feminine form of Maël, used in French and Breton. Its two vowel sounds remain separate, with a gentle final l.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Maëlle comes from French and Breton.

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