# Cinderella

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˌsɪndəˈɹɛlə/ · frequency rank #15,984

## Definitions
1. A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.
2. The main character in this story, a mistreated and impoverished girl.
3. A female given name originating as a coinage.

## Etymology
From cinder + Italian -ella, as in little cinder girl. Compare French Cendrillon.

## Common misspellings (13)
`ccinderella`, `cidnerella`, `cindderella`, `cindeerlla`, `cinderela`, `cinderelal`, `cinderlela`, `cinderrella`, `cindreella`, `cinedrella`, `cinnderella`, `cniderella`, `icnderella`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/cinderella