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Cinderella

Cinderella is a girl’s name that comes from the French name Cendrillon, meaning “little ashes.” Cinderella is primarily famous for the ancient fairytale, first recorded in Egypt by a Greek geographer. The tale has had many adaptations throughout the centuries and has proven to be a timeless and beloved story. Lovers of fairytales may be drawn to this beautiful name and the lyrical “ella” it ends with. Endearing nicknames such as Cindy, Cinder, Ella, and Ellie can also be adopted as baby grows. A name like Cinderella will remind baby that being gracious, kind, and patient will grant them the strength to push through all obstacles.
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Meaning

Little ashes

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Pronunciation

sin-de-REH-lah

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Traits

  • Dreamy
  • Enchanting
  • Graceful
  • Whimsical

Compatibility

Cinderella can work well with classic or fairytale-inspired sibling names. As a middle name, it adds a touch of magic and fantasy to the full name. This name pairs best with traditional or whimsical styles, embracing its fairy tale origins.

Dreamy Enchanting Graceful Whimsical

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Cinderella Guevara

Cinderella Guevara

Politician

Born: August 10, 1960 · Managua, Nicaragua

Portrait of Cinderella Hamilton

Cinderella Hamilton

Athlete

Born: January 1, 1982 · Kingston, Jamaica

Portrait of Cinderella Maldonado

Cinderella Maldonado

Artist

Born: May 20, 1975 · Mexico City, Mexico

Portrait of Cinderella Murillo

Cinderella Murillo

Scientist

Born: November 30, 1968 · Lima, Peru

Portrait of Cinderella Santos

Cinderella Santos

Actress

Born: September 12, 1985 · Sao Paulo, Brazil

Portrait of Cinderella Wang

Cinderella Wang

Musician

Born: March 25, 1990 · Beijing, China

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Cinderella Original form
  • Cendrillon French
  • Cenicienta Spanish
  • Золушка Russian
  • 신데렐라 Korean
  • 辛德瑞拉 Chinese (Simplified)
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Arabic
  • Georgian

Cultural Adaptations

  • सिंडरेला (Sindarela) Hindi
  • シンデレラ (Shinderera) Japanese
  • سندريلا (Sindirela) Arabic
  • ცინდერელა (Cinderela) Georgian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cinderella

What does Cinderella mean?
Little ashes
What is the origin of Cinderella?
Cinderella has French origins.
Is Cinderella popular?
Cinderella has been viewed 122 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Cinderella?
Similar names include Yukio, Olympia, Zariah, Bodhi, Prisca.
How do you pronounce Cinderella?
Cinderella is pronounced sin-de-REH-lah.

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