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    Cinderella

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cinderella

    Cinderella

    Girl
    french
    4 syllables

    Cinderella is a french girl's name meaning "Of the ashes; girl by the cinders; little cinder girl. the name of a fairy-tale heroine".

    With french roots, Cinderella is a girl name that means "Of the ashes; girl by the cinders; little cinder girl. the name of a fairy-tale heroine". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

    Origin
    french
    Gender
    Girl
    Syllables
    4

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Of the ashes; girl by the cinders; little cinder girl. the name of a fairy-tale heroine

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Cinderella

    Very rare in US records

    What does Cinderella mean?

    Cinderella is a girl name of french origin meaning "Of the ashes; girl by the cinders; little cinder girl. the name of a fairy-tale heroine".

    Is Cinderella a rare name?

    Yes. Cinderella does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Brother names that go with Cinderella

    AndreRemyAntoineMarcelPierreSebastien

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    Names with a similar meaning to Cinderella

    Cinderella means "Of the ashes; girl by the cinders; little cinder girl. the name of a fairy-tale heroine" — these names share that spirit.

    • Logan — "Little hollow; small meadow" (scottish)
    • Aiden — "Little fire, fiery" (irish)

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