Rachel

Female

Meaning

Hebrew for beautiful

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

/ˈreɪtʃəl/

Traits associated with the name Rachel:

Dogs named Rachel tend to be loving, affectionate, good-natured, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with beauty, and companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Rachel?

It suggests that you have a strong connection to the name Rachel, whether it be a personal connection or simply a fondness for the name. It also suggests that you are a pet lover who is willing to give your pet a unique name.

Is Rachel a good dog name?

Rachel has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Rachel isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

746
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1,070
New York City Dog Name Database
921
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Rachel is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Rachel was, in the past month, the 2610th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Rachel is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Rachel was viewed 63 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Rachel's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Rachel is most adored in Idaho, Missouri and Iowa.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Colorado, Oklahoma and Wyoming.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Rachel.

Most popular breeds named Rachel:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Chihuahua
  4. Border Collie
  5. Pomeranian

Rachel is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular during the 90s sitcom era, it's less common for canine companions now.

beautiful dog names
beautiful

Emanates elegance, echoing Friends' star Jennifer Aniston's charming character.

biblical dog names
biblical

Rachel is a prominent figure in the Bible, Jacob's beloved wife and mother of Joseph and Benjamin.

Dog names like Rachel:

Rose Flower
An open-source general-purpose programming language.
Priestess who was the mother of romulus and remus
Friendship
Pearl
Beautiful; short for Isabella.
Rachel dog name meaning

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