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Rachel

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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

The best thing about the name Rachel:
The nick names and any middle name sounds good with it.
The worst thing about the name:
People spell it wrong 'Racheal' ugh that drives me nuts! lol
If my name wasn`t Rachel....:
They would have named me Rebecca which I like also.
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The best thing about the name Rachel:
It's never really been out dated!
The worst thing about the name:
Ray or Ray Ray...yuck! Rach or Rache is ok though.
If my name wasn`t Rachel....:
It would have been Natalie. I like Natalie as well. would like to name my daughter that. If I ever have one.
Extra information:
It's a bit long but I like my middle name with it...Rachel Michelle!
The best thing about the name Rachel:
its such a pretty name
The worst thing about the name:
none i can think of
If my name wasn`t Rachel....:
it would have been rebecca.. my mother loved biblical names
Extra information:
i called my daughtr rebecca
The best thing about the name Rachel:
Rachel tends to roll off the tounge !!!
The worst thing about the name:
It's common and the nicknames
If my name wasn`t Rachel....:
Dunno my mom said if i was a girl i'd be rachel no other name for a girl.
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I love names that stand out so thats why my little one is Aria hehe
The best thing about the name Rachel:
It's quite modern and young yet quite elegant
The worst thing about the name:
nothing really
If my name wasn`t Rachel....:
it would be alexandra
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The best thing about the name Rachel:
It's a lovely, classic and elegant name. It looks good too.
The worst thing about the name:
Being called Rach - it's not my name! Call my Rachel! That and when it's mispelled Rachael.
If my name wasn`t Rachel....:
I might be a Sarah. I like my name though, can't think what it'd be like without it.
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I agree that it does need a good middle name, mine is Jane.
The best thing about the name Rachel:
its a pretty name
The worst thing about the name:
not much
If my name wasn`t Rachel....:
it would of been molly
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The best thing about the name Rachel:
People don't say it wrong. Its simple.
The worst thing about the name:
I haven't liked my name much. I go by the full name, rachel may, it seems more elegant and individual.
If my name wasn`t Rachel....:

Extra information:
Needs a good middle name.
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
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I really love my name. I feel lucky to have such a beautiful name.
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.
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I've noticed that girls named Rachel tend to be more perfectionistic.
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
Extra information:
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!!!

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

Statistics for Rachel

Rachel appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 60. In the last 128 years Rachel has occupied a spot in the top 1000 without interruptions. The name reached the top-100 20 times. 1996 was a `top year` for the name Rachel. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #9. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	60
2006	49
2005	38
2004	34
2003	28
2002	24
2001	24
2000	21
1999	19
1998	15
1997	13
1996	9
1995	12
1994	13
1993	14
1992	16
1991	14
1990	16
1980	23
1970	58
1960	198
1950	188
1940	166
1930	164
1920	156
1910	151
1900	153
1890	124
1880	109