This name is EXTREMELY common in Latin America, especially in Brazil and Mexico. Out of 10 Brazilian girls at least one will be a Gabriela. In Spanish, Gabriela’s are usually nicknamed Gabrielita or Gabita and of course the inevitable Gaby/Gabi. In my opinion I think it is a beautiful name because all the Gabriela’s I know have been very kind and loyal. A thumbs up to this name!
Also English, Gabriela is used alongside Gabriella and Gabrielle in English-speaking countries. The popularity chart for the United States and England/Wales along with the information provided below should be a further indicator of that. English Pronunciation: ga-bree-EHL-ə.
There are many nicknames for the name Gabriela, Gabi, Gabby, Gabs, Gaby, Gabe, etc. I'm saying this because most people write my nickname wrong- it's supposed to be Gaby but I have realized that nickname is rare and I just wanted to share this with you all. (I also get called Gabs :p)
It’s a really nice name! Usually I hear Gabriella but this is nice and original! I don’t know how it would sound on an adult though... sounds a bit more childish.
― Anonymous User 10/19/2018
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I have the name Gabriela, not my personal preference but I’ve received many compliments on my name for some reason. I hate the nickname Gabby but most people just resort to calling me that instead so I try to get them to call me Ri or Riella.
― Anonymous User 10/19/2018
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I have the name Gabriela, I hate how it’s spelled because many people spell it wrong but I get it because Gabriella is the more traditional way of spelling it! My nickname was Gabby but I disliked it because it meant talkative and stuff like that so people would make jokes, references towards me, etc. I wasn’t talkative either. My sister chose my name when she was like 6 so I dislike the decision that I’m stuck with for the rest of my life. So if you don’t want a label stamped on your child with their name think of how you’d feel.
― Anonymous User 10/17/2018
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Gabriela Gunčíková, also known as Gabriela Gun, is a Czech singer. She was the runner-up of the second season of Česko Slovenská SuperStar and won the New Artist award at the 2011 Český slavík awards. Gunčíková was a touring vocalist of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra from 2014 until 2015. She represented the Czech Republic at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm with "I Stand".
Gabriela Spanic (born Gabriela Elena Španiæ Utrera, 10 December 1973, Ortiz, Guárico, Venezuela), popularly known as Gaby Spanic, is a Venezuelan actress best known for her roles in telenovelas. Her twin sister is model/actress Daniela Spanic. She has a younger sister Patricia, and two brothers, Antonio and Adiel.
Gabriela is also the Czech and Slovak form. [noted -ed] Name Day: 8th March (Czech) and 10th February (Slovak). Nicknames: Gába, Gabika, Gábina, Gabrina, Gabby.
https://www.behindthename.com/name/gabriela/top/england-wales
https://www.behindthename.com/name/gabriela/top/united-states
https://www.behindthename.com/name/gabriella
https://www.nancy.cc/baby-name/gabriela/
https://www.names.org/n/gabriela/about
https://names.darkgreener.com/#gabriela