-el and -elle Names for Boys and Girls

  1. Raphaelle
    • Origin:

      French feminine variation of Raphael, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God has healed"
    • Description:

      American baby girls are usually given an a-ending version of this name -- Rafaela, Raffaella, Raphaella and so forth. But the sleek, sophisticated Raphaelle? Not a single baby girl received that name in the US last year.
  2. Gavriel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is my strength"
    • Description:

      An Israeli place-name as well as being the Hebrew form of Gabriel.
  3. Gamaliel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my reward is God"
    • Description:

      A rare Biblical name, reminiscent of Gabriel, Aziel, and Malachi, Gamaliel appears in the Old Testament as a son of Pedahzur and in the New Testament as a Jewish priest and scholar who taught Saint Paul and who saved the Apostles when the Sanhedrin wanted to persecute them.
  4. Abimael
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my father is God"
    • Description:

      Colonial Americans used many Biblical names forgotten by modern baby namers; this is an Old Testament descendant of Shem. If Moses and Noah can come back, why not Abimael and brethren?
  5. Mehetabel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God makes happy"
    • Description:

      A name mentioned in the Old Testament as the wife of a king of Edom. A curious blend of clunky biblical style, and a "bel" ending that mirrors the feminine sound of names like Isabel and Annabel. Hettie and Belle / Bella are nickname possibilities.
  6. Ammiel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "people of God"
    • Description:

      There are four figures named Ammiel in the Bible. The most notable was the father of Bathsheba.
  7. Adelle
    • Description:

      Adelle is a feminine name with French origins, considered a variation of Adela or Adelaide, ultimately deriving from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility.' The name carries an elegant, classic quality while remaining relatively uncommon compared to similar names like Adele or Adeline. Adelle gained some recognition through singer Adele Adkins, though the slightly different spelling gives it a distinct identity. The name has a gentle, feminine sound with its soft ending. Throughout history, Adelle has maintained consistent though modest usage, never reaching tremendous popularity but maintaining steady appreciation. The name blends traditional roots with a slightly contemporary feel, appealing to parents seeking something recognized but not overused.

  8. Azarel
    • Cadfael
      • Cyrielle
        • Engel
          • Jehiel
            • Jeremiel
              • Laurel

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