I do like
Estella, but I prefer the simpler
Estelle. I find that the 'stel' sound is very feminine as it is so the added A at the end of
Estella makes it a bit frilly.
Estelle is great though!
I haven't read Great Expectaions so no, I don't think of it. :P
I can definitely see
Estella increasing in popularity since it's so similar to
Stella, which I know is already popular in the UK. I can't say the same for
Estelle and
Esther though. I don't see them becoming really popular any time soon.
From your list I quite like
Estella Paz. I think that the mn should be feminine, but a little harsh to offset
Estella's saccharine.
WDYTO
Estella Ruth,
Estella Mary,
Estella Catherine,
Estella Ivy,
Estella Odile,
Estella Maude?