Rachel

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    Origin:
  • Hebrew: Ewe; In the Bible's Old Testament, Rachel was the favorite wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin.
Description:
Rachel, the sister of Leah, was the second and favorite wife of Jacob, and mother to Joseph and Benjamin. Between 1983 and 1999, Rachel was a top 20 name for girls, particularly during the Friends era thanks to Jennifer Aniston's lovable character. While its meaning of "female sheep" isn't so glamourous, Rachel will forever remain a timeless name for any girl.
Popularity:
How popular is Rachel? Here's how many babies were named Rachel over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Rachele   •   Rachelle   •   Rahel
International Variations:
Raakel   •   Rahel   •   Rahil   •   Rakel   •   Raoghnailt   •   Raonaid   •   Raquel
Nicknames:
Rae
Famous Namesakes:
Actress Rachel McAdams, Actress Rachel Weisz, Stylist Rachel Zoe, Model Rachel Hunter, Actress Rachel Bilson,
Celebrity Babies:
Daughter of Donald Sutherland, Daughter of Marie Osmond, Daughter of Sydney Pollack, Daughter of Kathleen Turner and Jay Weiss
Syllables:
2
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