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Gabrielle

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Pronounced gay-bree-EL /ˌɡeɪ.briˈɛl/High

Meaning: French feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el (גַּבְרִיאֵל), meaning 'God is my strength' or 'strong man of God,' from gever ('strong man') + El ('God').High

In 30 seconds: Gabrielle is the graceful French feminine form of Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength.' It blends biblical depth with Parisian elegance, made iconic by designer Coco Chanel, whose given name was Gabrielle.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningFrench feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el (גַּבְרִיאֵל), meaning 'God is my strength' or 'strong man of God,' from gever ('strong man') + El ('God').
U.S. rank (2025)#633 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births459 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 138,773

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199818902025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Gabrielle is the French feminine form of Gabriel, the Hebrew archangel whose name means 'God is my strength.' Gabriel appears in both the Old and New Testaments as God's messenger, most famously announcing the birth of Jesus to Mary. The name spread across Catholic Europe in the Middle Ages.

In France, Gabrielle has been a distinguished name for centuries. In the United States it peaked in the 1990s–2000s, often shortened to Gabby or Gabi. It maintains an air of French sophistication while remaining fully accessible in English-speaking contexts.

Did you know? The legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel was born Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel — her real first name. Gabrielle's association with creative power and independence was hiding in plain sight behind the famous nickname all along.
Overall data confidence 95%
Behind the Name — Gabrielle — etymology and variantsU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

GabrielaGabriellaGabryelle

Nicknames

GabbyGabiElleBri

Famous Bearers

  • ★Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel (1883–1971)
    French fashion designer and founder of the Chanel brand.
  • ★Gabrielle Union (1972–present)
    American actress known for films such as Bring It On and Bad Boys II.

If you like Gabrielle…

Isabelle— shares the French elegance and the classic biblical root ending in -elle
Camille— fellow French-origin name with the same refined, multi-syllable beauty
Celestine— shares the religious, aspirational quality and French-Catholic heritage
Valentina— another multi-syllable Romance name with timeless elegance

Frequently Asked

What does the name Gabrielle mean?

Gabrielle is the French feminine form of Gabriel, from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength' or 'strong man of God.'

How do you pronounce Gabrielle?

Gabrielle is pronounced gay-bree-EL /ˌɡeɪ.briˈɛl/ — three syllables with stress on the last.

Is Gabrielle a boy or girl name?

Gabrielle is used almost exclusively as a girls' name; Gabriel is the masculine form.

How popular is Gabrielle?

Gabrielle was a U.S. top-100 name in the 1990s and early 2000s and remains a popular choice, often shortened to Gabby.