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Rachael

Name Meaning:

Variant spelling of Rachel (Hebrew "ewe").

Noteable Namesakes

Rachael Ray (Chef/TV Host); Rachael Leigh Cook (Actress); Rachael Taylor (Actress); Rachael Harris (Actress)

Origin

Hebrew

Popularity

US: #974, UK: #872

Variations/Nicknames

Rachel; Rachelle; Rach; Rae

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