Origin of the name Rachel:
From the Ecclesiastic Late Latin and the Ecclesiastic Greek Rhachēl, which is derived from the Hebrew rāchēl (ewe).
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My name is Rachael. Often people call me RACHELLE because I guess the way that it's spelt is uncommon.
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Rae, Ray, Rach, Rachie
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Global Popularity of the Name Rachael
- #123 in Scotland
- #417 in Canada (Alberta)
- #481 in United States
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