Joyful; my father rejoices; merry
Name Profile
Cinderella
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cinderella.
Primary meaning
From French "Cendrillon" meaning little ash girl
Pronunciation: SIN-der-el-ah
Profile summary
Fairy tale name; not common as given name. The current meaning shown for this name is From French "Cendrillon" meaning little ash girl. The catalog pronunciation is listed as SIN-der-el-ah. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Cinderella. Cinderella appears in girl naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Cinderella is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as From French "Cendrillon" meaning little ash girl.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin and English-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cinderella is grouped as a modern girl name. Related forms for this profile include Cinderella. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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