Chanel

Chanel is a French baby girl’s name that means “dweller near the canal” or “bottle maker”. Chanel is a refined baby name probably best known as the surname of couture fashion designer Coco Chanel making the choice popular for parents who are fans of the brand.

Meaning of the name Chanel:

French: dweller near the canal, bottle maker

Origin of the name Chanel:

Chanel is a baby girl’s name of French origin that means either “dweller near the canal” or “bottle maker”.

Symbolism of the name Chanel:

The name Chanel is impossible to separate from the famous couture fashion designer Coco Chanel. Her designer bags, perfumes, and women’s clothing are a symbol of the name.

Style of the name Chanel:

modern

Gender of the name Chanel:

Chanel is a girl’s name.

Pronunciation of the name Chanel:

shə-NEHL

Number of syllables in the name Chanel:

two

Emotion evoked from the name Chanel:

Chanel evokes feelings of refinement and intelligence.

Alternative spellings for the name Chanel:

Channel, Shanel

Nicknames for the name Chanel:

• Shay 
• Nelle
• Nellie 
• Ellie 
• Elle 

Popularity of the name Chanel:

According to the Social Security Administration, Chanel is a baby girl’s name that first became popular in 1973. Chanel peaked at #381 in 1991 but has been on the rise in popularity again since 2000.

Related names for the name Chanel:

• Chantal
• Dominique 
• Isabelle 
• Renee 
• Helene
• Cherie 

Great middle names for the name Chanel and their meanings:

• Anisette (liquorice plant)
• Claire (bright, clear)
• Acacia (thorny)
• Remi (oarsman)
• Rosalie (rose)
• Madeleine (woman from Magdala or high tower)
• Amelie (work)
• Evangeline (bearer of good news)
• Renee (reborn)
• Regina (queen)

Famous people with the name Chanel:

• Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel (French couture fashion designer)
• Chanel Iman (American supermodel)
• Chanel Preston (American actress)
• Chanel Simmonds (South African tennis player)
• Chanel Cresswell (English actress)

Chanel in popular culture:

• Chanel Oberlin (television, “Scream Queens”)
• Chanel (film, “House Arrest”)
• Chanel # 2 (television, “Scream Queens”)
• Chanel # 3 (television, “Scream Queens”)
• Chanel # 5 (television, “Scream Queens”)