Information and comments on the name


Meaning and origin


Rachel is a Hebrew girl name.

The meaning of the name is `little lamb, an ewe, one with purity `.




Where is it used?
The name Rachel is mainly used in English, French, German and in the bible.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Raquel (In Spanish and in Portuguese)
Rakel (In Scandinavian)
Ruchel (In Jewish)
Rachele (In Italian)
Raakel (In Finnish)
Rachyl (In English (Modern))
Rachael (In English)
Racheal (In English)
Rachelle (In English)
Raschelle (In English)


If it's too long people might use
In English: Rae


See also
In English: Ray
In English: Racquel
In English: Raelene


What Rachel`s say about their name

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The best thing about the name Rachel:
There are no stupid nicknames for it.
The worst thing about the name:
People misspell it: Rachael. I can't stand that.
If my name wasn`t Rachel....:
I don't think so
Extra information:
I really love my name. I feel lucky to have such a beautiful name.

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The best thing about the name Rachel:
It's pretty, and not a whole lot of people in my area have the name. Plus it's better than the name my mom wanted for me (Diamond-YUCK!)
The worst thing about the name:
It's an easy name to stick weird nicknames to. Chelly, Ray Ray, and Rache. Nobody ever really says 'Rachel'
If my name wasn`t Rachel....:
Doubtfully.
Extra information:
I've noticed that girls named Rachel tend to be more perfectionistic.

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The best thing about the name Rachel:
Just really like my name... it does not make me sound like an old person lol
The worst thing about the name:
nothing really just dont like my name to be shortend i like it just how it is Rachel
If my name wasn`t Rachel....:
nope not really

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The best thing about the name Rachel:
It's not a far out name, but you dont hear it too much!
The worst thing about the name:
.....nothing
If my name wasn`t Rachel....:
I like to think if I had a more bizarre name, I would be braver, Rachel is such a calm name

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The best thing about the name Rachel:
When your boyfriend finally gets up the nerve to call you Rach :)
The worst thing about the name:
Its common
If my name wasn`t Rachel....:
Probably not

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The best thing about the name Rachel:
It's great
The worst thing about the name:
The nickname Rabie, it's like Rabies!!!
If my name wasn`t Rachel....:
Nope!!
Extra information:
If I wasn't called Rachel it would be the name I would choose for my little girl!!!

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More `Rachel` links

• Rachel as abbreviation
• Actors named Rachel
• Rachel in the encyclopedia

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