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Chanelle
Pronounced shə-NEL /ʃəˈnɛl/Medium
Meaning: Elaborated spelling of Chanel — from French chanel, 'a channel, a canal, a pipe' (an occupational surname; the fashion house)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Chanelle is an elaborated spelling of Chanel — from French chanel, 'a channel, a canal, a pipe' (originally an occupational surname for someone who lived by or worked a channel). Made world-famous by the designer Coco Chanel, it's a chic, glamorous name; the -elle ending personalizes it (said 'shə-NEL').
It registers thinly beside Chanel. Rare, a-channel at the root, and chic.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Chanelle mean?
Chanelle spells Chanel — French 'a channel, a canal, a pipe'.
How do you pronounce Chanelle?
It's said shə-NEL /ʃəˈnɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Chanelle a boy or girl name?
Chanelle is a girl's name.
How popular is Chanelle?
Chanelle is a rare name in the U.S.