Armelle

Armelle is a French name and represents the feminine form of Armel, meaning 'the bear princess.' The origin of the name lies in the ancient Welsh Arthmael and combines the Celtic elements arth for 'bear' and mael for 'prince.'

What does the name Armelle mean?

As the feminine variant of Armel, the name Armelle carries the meaning 'the bear princess.' Its roots trace back to the Welsh name Arthmael and consist of the Celtic parts arth, meaning 'bear,' and mael, meaning 'prince.' Variants include Armela, Armella, and Armilla.

Where does the name Armelle come from?

The origin of the name Armelle is Old Welsh and Celtic, translating to 'the bear princess.' The Celtic components are arth, meaning 'bear,' and mael, meaning 'prince.' The name is common in the Breton and French languages.

How do you pronounce Armelle?

The sound and pronunciation of Armelle are soft and two-syllable. The name is usually pronounced as 'Ar-melle' [aʁˈmɛl], starting with an open 'a' sound, creating a gentle and inviting base. The double consonant '-ll-' gives it a slight density and ensures a calm stability. The ending '-melle' provides a soft, carried conclusion. Overall, Armelle feels elegant, calm, and refined – a name with a compact structure and a stylish, balanced aura.

When is the name day of Armelle?

The name day of Armelle is celebrated on August 16 to honor Saint Armel.

Popularity

In Germany, Armelle is a rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2011 when it reached 2,438th place. In the last ten years, Armelle has been given as a first name around 20 times and ranks 6,013th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at rank 6,204.

Nicknames & pet names

Melle / Melli

Famous people

• Armelle Attingre (French handball player)
• Armelle Deutsch (French actress)
• Armelle Lesniak (actress from France)