Rachel, Rachelle, Rachael?

Question

My friends and I are debating about which name looks better. It's either Rachel, Rachelle, or Rachael. I say Rachael because I think it's more interesting-- Rachel is too plain and Rachelle is too French. What do you think?

Answer 1

I think Rachelle will be mispronouced as "Ra-shell" way too often. Go with either Rachel or Rachael.

Answer 2

As my name is Rachel i always tried to spell my name different people always put an 'a' in my name and it's annoying cause thats not how it is spelt. For 3 years at school i spelt my name Rachell just to be different i think you should stick to Rachel.

Answer 3

Rachel for sure...

Answer 4

Yes, I agree with the others who are saying that Rachelle is pronounced entirely different from Rachel.

Unlike most spelling variations, Rachael is just as classy and nice as Rachel. I think that Rachael gives off a more Scandinavian or old-fashioned feel while Rachel seems more simple and modern. I like both.

It's your choice. I'd avoid Rachelle - it really isn't meant to be pronounced "ray-chul". Good luck. =)

Answer 5

Rachael.

Answer 6

I like it spelled Raychel.

But i think Rachael is retarted because there is just no need for that extra A at all. To me, it makes it look like its more complicated to say.

Answer 7

Rachel definately.  I don't think it's plain at all.

Answer 8

Not Rachelle, thats just inane.

I like Rachel. I met a Rachael about 4 years ago, and it was weird at first, very weird, but I actually got used to it, and now its odd to write it without the 'a'

Although I don't like the name at all really, I would go for the traditional one, Rachel.

Answer 9

I have 2 daughters (Alyssa and Arianna) - I would say Rachel because it's the way everyone spells it, but no matter how normal a name looks someone's bound to misspell it!!!

EDIT: I was thinking about this all night!! lol...Well, all 3 are pronounced differently. Rachelle (Ra-Shell), Rachael (Ra-Kel) (Like Michael), and Rachel...I like Rachel, but if you're looking for the pronunciation of Rachael then try Raquel.

Answer 10

Rachel. All the other ones would get miss spelled a lot. Rochelle is very french.

Answer 11

Rachel-that's how my sister spells her name and she says that she rarely had anyone spell it wrong. Once in a while people would try to put that extra "a" in there but for the most part people spell it Rachel. Plus it wasn't ever mispronounced that way.

Answer 12

Rachel is one of my favorite names.  I prefer standard spellings.  And I think Rachelle will be mispronounced.

Answer 13

i like rachael too. its unique and original. and also very cute!!

Answer 14

I say RACHAEL, because I know someone w/ that spelling.

The French word is even pronounced differently; "SEXIER".

Answer 15

im gonna have to go with rachel

its mi name<3

Answer 16

i like Rachael too

it's pretty.

Answer 17

I like Rachel. Simple and classic :)

Answer 18

Rachael is the best name in the world!

Answer 19

my name is Rachael and it is the best !

Answer 20

rachel keep it simple i agree with the first lady who says rachelle will be mispronounced like rochelle,which is a cute name too.

rachael i do not care for it,good luck!!!

Answer 21

rachael. rachel is boring. rachelle doesnt look right

Answer 22

I like Rachel.

Answer 23

RACHELLE.