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Raquelle

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Pronounced rah-KEL /rɑːˈkɛl/Medium

Meaning: An elaborated spelling of Raquel, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel — Hebrew Rahel, 'ewe,' the name of a matriarch of the Hebrew Bible. The doubled ending is a modern flourish.Low

In 30 seconds: A dressed-up Raquel: Raquelle traces back to Hebrew Rahel, 'ewe' (said 'rah-KEL'). Spanish-flavoured and softly grand.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Hebrew
MeaningAn elaborated spelling of Raquel, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel — Hebrew Rahel, 'ewe,' the name of a matriarch of the Hebrew Bible. The doubled ending is a modern flourish.
U.S. rank (2024)#14844 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 832

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419672024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Raquelle dresses up Raquel, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel — Hebrew Rahel, 'ewe,' borne by a matriarch of the Hebrew Bible, which we note respectfully. Raquel became widely familiar in the U.S. in the later twentieth century, and elaborated spellings followed. This one is rare and reads soft and French-ish at the close (said 'rah-KEL').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, elaborated, and warm.

Did you know? Raquelle is an elaborated Raquel — the Spanish form of Rachel, from the Hebrew for 'ewe.' The extra letters are modern; the name beneath is very old (said 'rah-KEL').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Raquelle — Elaborated Raquel; Spanish form of Rachel

Variations

RaquelRachelleRachel

Nicknames

RaquiQuelle

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If you like Raquelle…

Raquel— the plain Spanish form behind it
Rachelle— a like elaborated Rachel spelling
Rochelle— a like soft -elle ending
Giselle— another graceful -elle pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raquelle mean?

Raquelle is an elaborated form of Raquel, the Spanish Rachel — from the Hebrew for 'ewe.'

How do you pronounce Raquelle?

It's said rah-KEL /rɑːˈkɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Raquelle a boy or girl name?

Raquelle is a girl's name.

How popular is Raquelle?

Raquelle is a rare name in the U.S., far behind the plainer Raquel.

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