Comments for the name Rachelle

This name sounds best pronounced Ra-SHEL.

The name will almost always be mis-pronounced as Rachel (Ray-chul) although I have encountered Rochelle, and even Michelle. (Michelle most often with the hard of hearing)

"The O.C" actress Rachel Bilson bears this name. It was shortened for when she began in the entertainment industry.

I know of one person with this name Rachelle and she pronounces it Rachel.

I know one Rachelle who pronounces it ray-CHELL. I quite like this pronunciation, and I think it makes it a refreshing change to the equally lovely but more common Rachel, RAY-chul.

Much more prettier than plain Rachel.

I much prefer Rachelle to Rachel. It's much softer and prettier in my opinion.

Rachelle can also be French (pronounced Ra-shell).

Used in the novel "Speak" as Melinda's ex best friend. Rachelle's real name is Rachel, but she changes it for her European heritage.

It sounds like the parents were trying to find a classy, sophisticated name, but ended up with a rather tacky one. In English, this name sounds more like the name of some lower middle class ditz.

Eww! My name's Rachel, and this sounds horrible! If you want something different than Rachel, don't give your daughter this train wreck of a name! Grrr!

I hate the name Rachel, but Rachelle is bee-u-ti-FUL!