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Arielle

Girl name · 38 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Arielle: 38 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2023.

Arielle is the French feminine form of the Hebrew name Ariel, meaning “lion of God,” and carries a graceful yet powerful resonance. Notable bearers include American actress Arielle Kebbel, known for her roles in *Gilmore Girls* and *The Vampire Diaries*, and French-American singer Arielle Dombasle. While no place is directly named after a bearer, the name shares its etymological root with the biblical city of Ariel (associated with Jerusalem) and with one of Uranus’s moons, Ariel. A well-known variant is the unisex form Ariel, which became globally familiar through Disney’s *The Little Mermaid*. Arielle remains an elegant, internationally versatile choice.