The nameGabrielle
Gabrielle is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength". The French feminine of Gabriel, it was made famous by Coco Chanel.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Gabrielle comes from Gabriel, the Hebrew Gavri'el, "God is my strength".
Origin
Hebrew, through French.
History
Gabrielle Chanel, known as Coco, made the name a symbol of elegance. It reached the American top 50.
Gabrielle in other languages
Gabrielle is the French feminine of Gabriel, also used in English. It is Gabriella in Italian, Hungarian and Swedish, and Gabriela in Spanish, Portuguese, Polish and Czech. Coco Chanel was born Gabrielle Chasnel.
Nicknames for Gabrielle
The most common nicknames for Gabrielle: Gabby and Elle.
Did you know?
- Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel launched the perfume Chanel No. 5 in 1921.
Famous people named Gabrielle
- Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle, designer
- Gabrielle Union, actress
- Gabrielle, singer
- Gabrielle Roy, writer
Popularity of the name Gabrielle
Gabrielle in the United States
Gabrielle was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 50,049 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Gabrielle. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Gabrielle in the United States were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 660 births a year on average, against 1,261 in the five years before.
Gabrielle in the United Kingdom
Gabrielle was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 3,809 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Gabrielle. Half of all babies named Gabrielle in the United Kingdom were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 71 births a year on average, against 105 in the five years before.
Gabrielle in Ireland
Gabrielle in France
Gabrielle in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Gabrielle
Names from the same generation as Gabrielle, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gabrielle mean?
Gabrielle comes from Gabriel, the Hebrew Gavri'el, "God is my strength".
What is the origin of the name Gabrielle?
Hebrew, through French.
Is Gabrielle a girl's or a boy's name?
Gabrielle is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Gabrielle?
In 2024, Gabrielle was the 576th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 523 births.
What are the variants of the name Gabrielle?
Variants and related names of Gabrielle include Brielle, Gabriel, Gabriella and Gaby.
What are good sibling names for Gabrielle?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Michelle, Jacqueline, Abby and Danielle for a sister, Jimmy, Ruben, Jakob and Zachary for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Gabrielle?
The most common nicknames for Gabrielle are Gabby and Elle.
Who are famous people named Gabrielle?
Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle, designer; Gabrielle Union, actress; Gabrielle, singer; Gabrielle Roy, writer.