Chanel

The name Chanel is French for "Channel"

- 29% this year
Feminine
Rare
Updated: April 23, 2025
Updated: April 23, 2025

Girl name origins & meanings

  • French : Canal; channel; perfume
  • French : Channel

Girl name variations

Chanell
Chanelle
Channelle
Chenelle
Shanel
Shanell
Shanelle
Shannel
Shannelle
Shenelle
Shynelle
Schannel
Channel
Shanelly

How Popular Is The Name Chanel

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