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Rachael

RAY-chəl

Popularity

#3935

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

82,621

Peak Year

#3,035 in 1990

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Rachel, derived from the Hebrew name 'Rahel' meaning 'ewe'.

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RachRae

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Rachael Ray

    American celebrity chef and television personality

  • Rachael Leigh Cook

    American actress

Nicknames

RachRae

Spelling Variations

RachelRachelle

Similar Names

RebeccaSarahHannahLeah

Personality Traits

KindCompassionateIntelligentCreative

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