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Personal experiences with the name Chanelle: | Edit

I love my name it is unique like me and it fits my personality well. I just don't like it when people pronounce or spell it incorrectly which happens often.

Nicknames for Chanelle: | Edit

Nelle Chay Shay Elle Chanellie Nellie

Meanings and history of the name Chanelle: | Edit

Derived from Old French for 'pipe' or 'channel'.
Pronounced 'Sh-Nell', emphasis on second syllable.
Variants include Shanel, Shenelle and Chanel.

Famous real-life people named Chanelle: | Edit

Chanel/Chanelle Zane Fusco, British R&B/soul singer.

Chanelle in song, story & screen: | Edit

Bedrock by Young Money
"Ay Shanell"