Chanel
shah-NEL
Popularity
#1221
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
19,011
Peak Year
#676 in 1991
First Recorded
1918
Style
Sophisticated & Formal, Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Chanel is a French name, originally a surname, meaning 'canal'. It is most famously associated with the French fashion designer Coco Chanel.
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Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Coco Chanel
Iconic French fashion designer and businesswoman
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