Rachel

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An Old Testament name for the wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin perceived as a Jewish name during the Middle Ages but now widely used among all ethnic groups. Its recently come into vogue along with other biblical names. Associated with Jennifer Aniston's character, Rachel Green, on the popular television sitcom, "Friends." , Innocent Lamb

Popularity: Girls Ranked #100 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Unisex
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Variations: Ralph +; Ray +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Rachael +; Racheal +; Rachele +; Rachell +; Rachelle +; Rachyl +; Raechel +; Raechell +; Raychel +; Raychelle +; + Add an Alternative
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Famous Rachels: Rachel Hunter (model); Rachel Ward (actress); Rachel Hetherington (LPGA golfer); + Add a Famous Rachel
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: Names of the 1980s; Names of the 1990s; Hebrew Girl Baby Names