RAQUEL  

Gender: F
Origin: Spanish variation of RACHEL

Popularity in 2008: #572

Attractive name popular in the Latino community, long identified with half-Bolivian actress Raquel Welch.

Raquel is being discussed in our message boards:

• Drop 2 add 1-girls names!
• I have my list! Thanks for all the help!!!!
• Long-time lurker due in 4 wks, girl name advice/suggestions?
• Very Very New Baby Name Game (PM SESSION!!!!!!!!!!!)
• Build a sibling set together!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Raquel:

• POPULAR 2009 BABY NAMES: From here, there and everywhere
• ROMANCING THE NAME: MELISSA TO MELISANDE