French · Girl name
Chanel
“canal”
About the name Chanel
Chanel is a French name derived from the French word for ‘canal’ or ‘channel’, from Old French chanel and Latin canalis. It originated as a surname, possibly for someone living near a channel or watercourse. Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Chanel, was a pioneering fashion designer who founded the Paris house that bears her name and introduced the little black dress. Through her the name is associated with luxury fashion and elegance. Saint Peter Chanel, a French missionary martyred on the Pacific island of Futuna, bore it as a surname.
- Meaning
- canal
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- sha-NEL(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Chanel
- Chanel Marie
- Chanel Nicole
- Chanel Ann
- Chanel Rose
- Chanel Lynn
Questions about Chanel
- What does Chanel mean?
- Chanel is a French name meaning "canal".
- How do you pronounce Chanel?
- Chanel is pronounced sha-NEL, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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