The nameCannelle

Cannelle is a French girl's name taken from the word for cinnamon. It was mostly given in the 1990s and 2000s.

Meaning

From cannelle, "cinnamon", derived from canne, "cane", after the shape of the rolled bark.

Origin

French, a name taken from a spice.

History

First given in the late 1970s, Cannelle peaked in the early 2000s, then became very rare.

Popularity of the name Cannelle

Cannelle in France

6121stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2003peak year (65 births)
1,130babies named Cannelle in France since 1900
03365 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Cannelle was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 485 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Cannelle. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Cannelle in France were born before 2000.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cannelle mean?

From cannelle, "cinnamon", derived from canne, "cane", after the shape of the rolled bark.

What is the origin of the name Cannelle?

French, a name taken from a spice.

Is Cannelle a girl's or a boy's name?

Cannelle is a girl's name.