Rachael (meaning and origin)

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Rachael

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Meaning and origin
Rachael is a Hebrew girl name. The meaning of the name is `Innocent Lamb `.

Where is it used?
The name Rachael is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Rachel (In English, French, German and in the bible)

See also
In Spanish and in Portuguese: Raquel
In Scandinavian: Rakel
In Jewish: Ruchel
In Italian: Rachele
In Finnish: Raakel
In English (Modern): Rachyl
In English: Raschelle
In English: Rachelle
In English: Racheal
In English: Rae

What Rachael`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Rachael:
it's my lady Queen's name
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Rachael....:
it wld be my wife's in which case it is
Extra information:
BEAUTIFUL & UNIQUE
The best thing about the name Rachael:
it'z awsome n cool
The worst thing about the name:
people not pronouncin it right some put an S instead of C i hate that
If my name wasn`t Rachael....:
khloe or jacqueline
Extra information:
am proud to be a rachael aaw!!!!!!
The best thing about the name Rachael:
Its my middle name but the way its spelled (Rachael) is really unique and pretty!
The worst thing about the name:
Noone can ever spell it!
If my name wasn`t Rachael....:
Seeing as its only my middle name...
Extra information:
Its such a pretty name :)
The best thing about the name Rachael:
its a good name.
The worst thing about the name:
they hardly to spell it right just like one of my valid ID they wrote the wrong spelling.. .sigh :(
If my name wasn`t Rachael....:
i don't know, because since i was on my mom's womb a they found out it was a baby girl my mom named me Rachael already...
Extra information:
i am very lucky to have a name Rachael
The best thing about the name Rachael:
Hardly any one spells it Rachael so i feel unique!
The worst thing about the name:
People spell it Racheal or Rachael which is so anoying!
If my name wasn`t Rachael....:
I would be called Emily or charlotte (nearly all Rachael's if they weren't called Rachael would be called one of these names! which is strange)
Extra information:
It's from the bible and my nicknames are Rach and Rachy! :D
The best thing about the name Rachael:
It's Mine Lol, & It's Sooo Awesome, It Will Never Age, & Mine Is Spelt Like It Is In The Bible, Love That Aspect Of It, Really Interesting :)
The worst thing about the name:
People Spelling It Wrong :(, & Also When There Are Souvenirs That Use Names It's Hard To Find A Rachael With The Right Spelling :(, Also When U Text A Land Line Phone Or Something & U Put: From Rach, It Doesn't Come Out Like That, It Comes Out Sounding Like: Ratch, Annoying Much Lol :P :)
If my name wasn`t Rachael....:
It Would Of Been Michael, But If I Had To Choose Myself & Not Allowed To Be Rachael, Then I'd Go For Raquel :)
Extra information:
My Nicknames Are: Rachie & Rach, Love It When Cool / Hot / Awesome People Call Me Rach, Feels Sooo Awesome That I Get A Big Grin On My Face & Girley Laugh Lol :P :)
The best thing about the name Rachael:
It has a cool definition
The worst thing about the name:
People spell it with an extra A, when it shouldnt have one.
If my name wasn`t Rachael....:
It would be Emily or Amanda
Extra information:
It is the best name
The best thing about the name Rachael:
It's a pretty name from the Bible with a cool meaning
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing, it's an awesome name but people misspell it a lot
If my name wasn`t Rachael....:
I would be Emily or Charlotte
Extra information:
My nickname is Poodles,it has nothing to do with my real name but it is a cute nickname that suits me
The best thing about the name Rachael:
It's a pretty good meaning for a name.
The worst thing about the name:
People always leave off the second A, too much effort to remnd them though
If my name wasn`t Rachael....:
I'd probably be Violet.
Extra information:
The name is relatively pretty.
The best thing about the name Rachael:
Hardly anyone else spells it like this
The worst thing about the name:
not being able to say ot properly because i have a slight lisp
If my name wasn`t Rachael....:
it would be Emily
Extra information:
I love my name
The best thing about the name Rachael:
It is a wonderful name and it suits me!
The worst thing about the name:
I have no idea I think its a fab name!
If my name wasn`t Rachael....:
natalie,brianna,Leanna, isabella.
Extra information:
I love my name!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The best thing about the name Rachael:
its a sexy name!!!!
The worst thing about the name:
no one spells it right
If my name wasn`t Rachael....:
natalie
Extra information:
i love being called ray! its a great nickname!
The best thing about the name Rachael:
It was voted number 2 in the sexiest womens name list !!
The worst thing about the name:
No one spells it right, Racheal being the worst !!
If my name wasn`t Rachael....:
I would have been Katie or Rebecca.
Extra information:
Thanks mam & dad, I love it.
The best thing about the name Rachael:
Fab name
The worst thing about the name:
No one spells it right
If my name wasn`t Rachael....:
I might have been called Rebecca
Extra information:
I get called Rach.
The best thing about the name Rachael:
It's a beautiful biblical name.
The worst thing about the name:
People sometimes don't say it right and hardly ever spell it right - usually spell it Rachel
If my name wasn`t Rachael....:
nope
Extra information:
can be called Rach, Rae, Rae Rae....for short
The best thing about the name Rachael:
Not many people are called Rachael so its nice to feel unique!
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing really :)
If my name wasn`t Rachael....:
Not that I know of ;)
Extra information:
I love the name - thanks Mam!!
The best thing about the name Rachael:
I like that it's in the bible and people couldn't tease me with this name. =)
The worst thing about the name:
People mis-spell your name if it is not the regular biblical spelling. Other than that, I love it.
If my name wasn`t Rachael....:
I'm sure there is but I'm not aware of it. Only God knows. He gave it to me.
Extra information:
Sure. This name is beautiful. Thanks mom and dad for naming me this.

More `Rachael` links
Rachael as abbreviation
Actors named Rachael
Rachael in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Rachael

Rachael appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 393.. 1990 was a `top year` for the name Rachael. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #111. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	393
2006	394
2005	392
2004	370
2003	320
2002	299
2001	244
2000	228
1999	187
1998	170
1997	154
1996	128
1995	120
1994	124
1993	118
1992	123
1991	114
1990	111
1980	142
1970	313
1960	852
1950	967
1940	873
1930	916
1920	663
1910	635
1900	513
1890	---
1880	514