The nameRaquel
Raquel is a girl's name, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel.
- Girl's name
- Spanish and Portuguese
Meaning
Like Rachel, it comes from Hebrew, "ewe".
Origin
Spanish and Portuguese.
History
Found in France since the late 1920s, Raquel was mostly given in the 1970s and 1980s and is still given today, less often.
Famous people named Raquel
- Raquel Welch, American actress
Popularity of the name Raquel
Raquel in France
1848thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1976peak year (35 births)
1,060babies named Raquel in France since 1900
Raquel was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 260 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Raquel. Its rise began around 1928, and it peaked in 1976. Half of all babies named Raquel in France were born before 1988, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raquel mean?
Like Rachel, it comes from Hebrew, "ewe".
What is the origin of the name Raquel?
Spanish and Portuguese.
Is Raquel a girl's or a boy's name?
Raquel is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Raquel?
Raquel Welch, American actress.