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View Name: Chanel


CHANEL
GENDER: Feminine
USAGE: English
PRONOUNCED: shÉ™-NEL   [key]
Meaning & History
From a French surname which meant "pipe". It has been used as an American given name since 1970s, influenced by the Chanel brand name (a line of women's clothing and perfume), which was named for French fashion designer Coco Chanel (1883-1971).
Related Names
VARIANTS: Chanelle, Shanelle
Popularity
United States  ranked #826 
France  - 
Netherlands  - 



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