Rachel (, Modern: , Tiberian: , ), meaning " ewe", is a

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Hebrew Hebrew (; ''ʿÎbrit'') is a Northwest Semitic languages, Northwest Semitic language within the Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic language family. A regional dialect of the Canaanite languages, it was natively spoken by the Israelites and ...

origin, popularized by the biblical figure

Rachel Rachel () was a Bible, Biblical figure, the favorite of Jacob's two wives, and the mother of Joseph (Genesis), Joseph and Benjamin, two of the twelve progenitors of the tribes of Israel. Rachel's father was Laban (Bible), Laban. Her older siste ...

, the wife of

Israelite Israelites were a Hebrew language, Hebrew-speaking ethnoreligious group, consisting of tribes that lived in Canaan during the Iron Age. Modern scholarship describes the Israelites as emerging from indigenous Canaanites, Canaanite populations ...

patriarch

Jacob Jacob, later known as Israel, is a Hebrew patriarch of the Abrahamic religions. He first appears in the Torah, where he is described in the Book of Genesis as a son of Isaac and Rebecca. Accordingly, alongside his older fraternal twin brother E ...

History of usage

Ashkenazi Jew Ashkenazi Jews ( ; also known as Ashkenazic Jews or Ashkenazim) form a distinct subgroup of the Jewish diaspora, that Ethnogenesis, emerged in the Holy Roman Empire around the end of the first millennium Common era, CE. They traditionally spe ...

ish matronymic surnames Rokhlin (variants: Rochlin, Rohlin), Raskin, Raskine, Rashkin, Rashkind are derived from variants of the name. The Jewish version of the surname

Ruskin Ruskin may refer to: People and fictional characters * Ruskin (surname), a list of people and fictional characters * Ruskin (given name), a list of people Places United States * Ruskin, Florida, a census-designated place * Ruskin, Georgia, an uni ...

is an Americanized form of Raskin. Sixteenth century

baptism Baptism (from ) is a Christians, Christian sacrament of initiation almost invariably with the use of water. It may be performed by aspersion, sprinkling or affusion, pouring water on the head, or by immersion baptism, immersing in water eit ...

al records from

England England is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is located on the island of Great Britain, of which it covers about 62%, and List of islands of England, more than 100 smaller adjacent islands. It ...

show that Rachel was first used by English

Christians A Christian () is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Christians form the largest religious community in the world. The words '' Christ'' and ''C ...

in the mid-1500s, becoming popular during the

Protestant Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that emphasizes Justification (theology), justification of sinners Sola fide, through faith alone, the teaching that Salvation in Christianity, salvation comes by unmerited Grace in Christianity, divin ...

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along with other names from the

Bible The Bible is a collection of religious texts that are central to Christianity and Judaism, and esteemed in other Abrahamic religions such as Islam. The Bible is an anthology (a compilation of texts of a variety of forms) originally writt ...

. The name has been among the five hundred most commonly used names in recent years for newborn girls in France, Ireland, Israel, United Kingdom and the United States.

In various languages

* Rachael, Rachelle, Racquel * Rachela ( Polish) * Rachele (

Italian Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, a Romance ethnic group related to or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance languag ...

) * Rachelle ( French) * Racquela ( English) * Rahel ( Turkish) * Raonaid (Scottish Gaelic) * Rachel, Rahel ( Indonesian) * Ráhel ( Hungarian) * Rahelki/Rachel (

German German(s) may refer to: * Germany, the country of the Germans and German things **Germania (Roman era) * Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language ** For citizenship in Germany, see also Ge ...

, Polish, Welsh) * Rahela ( Hawaiian,

Romanian Romanian may refer to: *anything of, from, or related to the country and nation of Romania **Romanians, an ethnic group **Romanian language, a Romance language ***Romanian dialects, variants of the Romanian language **Romanian cuisine, traditional ...

, Croatian) * راحله (Raheleh) (

Persian Persian may refer to: * People and things from Iran, historically called ''Persia'' in the English language ** Persians, the majority ethnic group in Iran, not to be conflated with the Iranic peoples ** Persian language, an Iranian language of the ...

) * Ráichéal ( Irish) * Raahel (

Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of ...

) * Ραχήλ (Rachíl) (

Greek Greek may refer to: Anything of, from, or related to Greece, a country in Southern Europe: *Greeks, an ethnic group *Greek language, a branch of the Indo-European language family **Proto-Greek language, the assumed last common ancestor of all kno ...

) * Raakel ( Finnish) * Rakel ( Scandinavian) * Rakeri (

Kikuyu Kikuyu or Gikuyu (Gĩkũyũ) mostly refers to an ethnic group in Kenya or its associated language. It may also refer to: *Kikuyu people, a majority ethnic group in Kenya * Kikuyu language, the language of Kikuyu people *Kikuyu, Kenya, a town in Cen ...

) * රාකෙල් (Rakel) ( Sinhala) * Raichel (

Tamil Tamil may refer to: People, culture and language * Tamils, an ethno-linguistic group native to India, Sri Lanka, and some other parts of Asia **Sri Lankan Tamils, Tamil people native to Sri Lanka ** Myanmar or Burmese Tamils, Tamil people of Ind ...

) * రాహేలు Raahélu (

Telugu Telugu may refer to: * Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India ** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language. * Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India * Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...

) * Raheli ( Swahili) * Rakeli ( Yoruba) * Rakul ( Faroese) * Raquel ( Catalan, Galician, Portuguese,

Spanish Spanish might refer to: * Items from or related to Spain: **Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain **Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many countries in the Americas **Spanish cuisine **Spanish history **Spanish culture ...

) * راحيل (Raheel) (

Arabic Arabic (, , or , ) is a Central Semitic languages, Central Semitic language of the Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic language family spoken primarily in the Arab world. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) assigns lang ...

) * ریچل (Rachel) (

Urdu Urdu (; , , ) is an Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan language spoken chiefly in South Asia. It is the Languages of Pakistan, national language and ''lingua franca'' of Pakistan. In India, it is an Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of Indi ...

) * ራሄል (

Amharic Amharic is an Ethio-Semitic language, which is a subgrouping within the Semitic branch of the Afroasiatic languages. It is spoken as a first language by the Amhara people, and also serves as a lingua franca for all other metropolitan populati ...

)

Women named Rachel

Notable people with the name include: *

, Biblical figure known for being the wife that Jacob loved * Rachel, wife of Rabbi Akiva (1st century) *

(born 1942), French singer of the 1960s * Rachel of Kittery, Maine (died 1695), American slave murdered by her owner *

Rachel Aaron Rachel Aaron (born c. 1982) is an American author of fantasy and (under the pen name Rachel Bach) science fiction. Work The first book in the Paradox Series, ''Fortune's Pawn'' (2013), is a type of space opera which was called "lots of fun" by ...

(fl. 2010s–2020s), American author * Rachel Aberlin, 16th-century Jewish mystic *

Rachel Alejandro Rachel Jingco Alejandro (born February 18, 1974) is a Filipino singer and actress. Biography Early life Alejandro's parents separated when she was four. Her mother, Myrna Demauro, then remarried and moved to the United States. Together with h ...

(born 1974), Filipino singer and actress *

Rachel Allen Rachel Allen (née O'Neill) (born 21 March 1972) is an Irish celebrity chef, known for her work on television and as a writer. She has often appeared on Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ). Career as chef and writer Allen went to the Ballymal ...

(born 1972), Irish celebrity chef * Rachel Amanda (born 1995), Indonesian actress, singer and model *

Rachel Ames Rachel Ames (born Rachel Kay Foulger; November 2, 1929) is an American actress. She is known for playing the role of Audrey Hardy on the ABC Daytime soap opera ''General Hospital'' (1964 to 2007, returning for appearances in 2009, 2013, and 2015 ...

(born 1929), American actress * Rachel Anderson (born 1943), English journalist and author * Rachel Anderson (football agent), the UK's first female FIFA-licensed agent * Rachel Ankeny, professor of history and philosophy of science at University of Adelaide * Rachel Antonoff (born 1981), American fashion designer * Rachel Attas (1934–2004), Israeli actress and singer * Rokhl Auerbakh (Rachel Auerbach) (1903–1976), Polish-Israeli writer, essayist, historian, and Holocaust scholar *

Rachel Azaria Rachel Azaria (; born 21 December 1977), is a social activist and was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Kulanu. She previously served as deputy mayor and member of the Jerusalem City Council. Biography Rachel Azari ...

(born 1977), Israeli politician * Rachel Baard, South African theologian * Rachel Tzvia Back, Israeli poet and translator * Rachel Balkovec (born 1987), American baseball manager *

Rachel Yanait Ben-Zvi Rachel Yanait Ben-Zvi (; May 1886 – 16 November 1979) was an Israeli author and educator, and a leading Labor Zionism, Labor Zionist. Ben-Zvi was the wife of the second President of Israel, Yitzhak Ben-Zvi. Biography Rachel Yanait was born Gold ...

(1886–1979), Israeli author and first lady of Israel * Rachel Bess, American artist * Rachel Bianchi-Quarshie, Ghanaian pilot *

Rachel Bilson Rachel Sarah Bilson (born August 25, 1981) is an American actress. Born to a Californian show-business family, Bilson made her television debut in 2003, and then landed the role of Summer Roberts on the prime-time drama series '' The O.C.'' Bi ...

(born 1981), American actress *

Rachel Blanchard Rachel Elise Blanchard (born 19 March 1976) is a Canadian actress.Rachel Blanchard's b ...

, Canadian actress *

Rachel Bloom Rachel Leah Bloom (born April 3, 1987) is an American actress, comedian, singer, writer, and producer. She is best known for co-creating and starring as Rebecca Bunch in The CW musical comedy-drama series ''Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'' (2015– ...

(born 1987), American actress * Rachel Bloomekatz (born 1982), American lawyer *

Rachel Bluwstein Rachel Bluwstein Sela (; 20 September (Julian calendar) 1890 – 16 April 1931) was a Hebrew-language poet who immigrated to Ottoman Palestine, in 1909. She is known by her first name, Rachel ( ), or as Rachel the Poetess ( ). She is featu ...

(1890–1931), usually referred to simply as "Rachel", Hebrew-language poet from Palestine *

Rachel Bolan Rachel Bolan (born James Richard Southworth, February 9, 1964) is an American musician, best known as the bassist and main songwriter of the metal band Skid Row. Career Bolan was born in 1964 to Aida and Hubert Southworth. He grew up in Toms Riv ...

, born James Southworth in 1966, American bassist of

Skid Row A skid row, also called skid road, is an impoverished area, typically urban, in English-speaking North America whose inhabitants are mostly poor people " on the skids". This specifically refers to people who are poor or homeless, considered disre ...

Rachel Boston Rachel Boston is an American actress. She has had leading roles in a number of independent films, and was a regular cast member in several television series. She starred in the NBC drama series, ''American Dreams'' as Beth Mason from 2002 to 200 ...

(born 1982), American actress and producer *

Rachel Brand Rachel Lee Brand (born May 1, 1973) is an American lawyer, academic, and former government official. She served as the United States Associate Attorney General from May 22, 2017, until February 20, 2018, when she resigned to take a job as head o ...

(born 1973), American lawyer and government official *

Rachel Bromwich Rachel Bromwich (30 July 1915 – 15 December 2010), born Rachel Sheldon Amos, was a British scholar. Her focus was on medieval Welsh literature, and she taught Celtic Languages and Literature in the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic ...

(1915–2010), British scholar * Rachel Brosnahan (born 1990), American actress * Rachel Brown (born 1980), English footballer *

Rachel Caine Roxanne Longstreet Conrad (April 27, 1962 – November 1, 2020), known by her pen name Rachel Caine, was an American writer of science fiction, fantasy, Mystery fiction, mystery, suspense, and Horror fiction, horror novels. Personal life Caine ...

(1962–2020), American writer * Rachel Cameron (1924–2011), American ballet dancer and teacher * Rachel Campos-Duffy (born 1971), American television personality * Rachel Carns (born 1969), American musician and artist *

Rachel Carson Rachel Louise Carson (May 27, 1907 – April 14, 1964) was an American marine biologist, writer, and conservation movement, conservationist whose sea trilogy (1941–1955) and book ''Silent Spring'' (1962) are credited with advancing mari ...

(1907–1964), American environmentalist, scientist * Rachel Chalkowski (born 1939), Israeli midwife and gemach organiser *

Rachel Chiesley, Lady Grange Rachel Chiesley (baptised 4 February 1679 – 12 May 1745), usually known as Lady Grange, was the wife of James Erskine, Lord Grange, Lord Grange, a Scottish lawyer with Jacobitism, Jacobite sympathies. After 25 years of marriage and ...

(1679–1745), Scottish woman kidnapped by her husband *

Rachel Corrie Rachel Aliene Corrie (April 10, 1979 – March 16, 2003) was an American nonviolence activist and diarist. She was a member of the pro-Palestinian International Solidarity Movement (ISM) and was active throughout the Israeli-occupied terr ...

(1973–2003), American political activist and diarist *

Rachel Corsie Rachel Louise Corsie (born 17 August 1989) is a Scottish professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Defender (association football), defender. She is the captain of the Scotland women's national football team, Scotland national ...

(born 1989), Scottish footballer * Rachel Cosgrove Payes (1922–1998), American author * Rachel Covey (born 1998), American actress * Rachel Cowan (1941–2018), American rabbi * Rachel Crow (born 1998), American actress and singer *

Rachel Cusk Rachel Cusk FRSL (born 8 February 1967) is a British novelist and writer. Childhood and education Cusk was born in Saskatoon to British parents in 1967, the second of four children with an older sister and two younger brothers, and spent muc ...

(born 1967), Canadian-born novelist * Rachel Daly (born 1991), English footballer * Rachel Daquis (born 1987), Filipino volleyball player * Rachel David (born 1996), Indian actress * Rachel de Montmorency (1891–1961), English painter and stained glass artist * Rachel de Queiroz (1910–2003), Brazilian author, translator, and journalist * Rachel Lilian Alfreda de Silva (1920–2001), Sri Lankan Sinhala poet, journalist, and screenwriter * Rachel Dolezal (born 1977), American former civil rights activist known for falsely claiming to be African American * Rachel Don (1866–1941), New Zealand preacher and activist *

Rachel Dratch Rachel Susan Dratch (born February 22, 1966) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. After she graduated from Dartmouth College, she moved to Chicago to study improvisational theatre at The Second City and ImprovOlympic. Dratch's breakthr ...

(born 1966), American actress * Rachel Dror (1921–2024), German Holocaust survivor *

Rachel Eckroth Rachel Eckroth is an American singer-songwriter and keyboardist from Phoenix, Arizona.Regen, Jo“Talent Scout – Rachel Eckroth” "Keyboard", San Francisco, May 25, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2018. She is currently the keyboardist for alternative ...

, American singer-songwriter and keyboardist *

Rachel Ehrenfeld Rachel Ehrenfeld is an American political commentator on terrorism and political corruption, corruption-related topics, and serves as director of a conservative think tank, the American Center for Democracy, and its Economic Warfare Institute. Ehr ...

, American terrorism expert * Rachel Elior (born 1949), Israeli historian and philosopher * Rachel Elkind-Tourre (born 1939), American musician and record producer *

Rachel Elnaugh Rachel Elnaugh (born 1964) is a former British entrepreneur who founded the UK gift company Red Letter Days. She was one of the investors participating in the first two series of BBC Two's reality TV show '' Dragons' Den''. Early life Elnaug ...

(born 1964), British entrepreneur * Rachel Entwistle née Souza (1980–2006), American murder victim *

Rachel Erickson Rachel Erickson (born January 9, 1999) is a Canadian curler from Maryfield, Saskatchewan. She is currently the third on Team Jolene Campbell. She was the alternate for the Mackenzie Zacharias rink that won the 2020 World Junior Curling Champ ...

(born 1999), Canadian curler * Rachel Evans, Welsh chemist * Rachel Held Evans (1981–2019), American writer * Rachel Fabri (born 1985), Maltese singer-songwriter * Rachel Fannan (born 1986), American singer, songwriter, and poet *

Rachel Feinstein (artist) Rachel Feinstein (born May 25, 1971) is an American artist who specializes in sculpture. She is best known for baroque, fantasy-inspired sculptures like "The Snow Queen", which was drawn from a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. There have been ...

(born 1971), American artist *

Rachel Feinstein (comedian) Rachel Feinstein () is an American actress and stand-up comedian. Feinstein was a finalist on season 7 of ''Last Comic Standing'' (2010). In 2011, she released her first comedy album, ''Thug Tears''. Her first comedy special, ''Only Whores Wear ...

, American actress and stand-up comedian * Rachel Félix (1821–1858), French actress (born Elisabeth Rachel Félix, better known as Mademoiselle Rachel) * Rachel Lyman Field (1894–1942), American poet, novelist and children's fiction writer * Rachel G. Fox (born 1996), American actress and singer * Rachel Freier (born 1965), American judge * Rachel Fuller (born 1973), British singer-songwriter * Rachel Furness (born 1988), Northern Irish footballer * Rachel Garcia (born 1997), American softball player *

Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah (born 1982) is an American essayist. She won a Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing in 2018 for her profile of white supremacist and mass murderer Dylann Roof, as well as a National Magazine Award. She was also a National ...

(born 1981), American essayist *

Rachel Goswell Rachel Ann Goswell (born 16 May 1971) is an English musician who rose to prominence as vocalist and guitarist of the shoegazing, shoegaze band Slowdive, which formed in 1989. Goswell, along with Neil Halstead, Ian McCutcheon and former Chapterh ...

(born 1971), English singer-songwriter *

Rachel Grant Rachel Louise Grant de Longueuil (born 25 September 1977) is an English people, English actress and TV presenter. Early life Grant was born on the island of Luzon in the Philippines to Michael Grant, 12th Baron de Longueuil, and Isabel Padua; he ...

(born 1977), English actress and TV presenter * Rachel Griffin-Accurso (born 1982), American YouTuber and educator known as Ms. Rachel * Rachel Griffith (born 1963), British-American economist *

Rachel Griffiths Rachel Anne Griffiths (born 1968) is an Australian actress. List of awards and nominations received by Rachel Griffiths, Her accolades include a Golden Globe Award, three AACTA Awards, and nominations for an Academy Award and four Primetime Em ...

(born 1968), Australian actress and director * Rachel Eliza Griffiths (born 1978), American poet, novelist, and photographer * Rachel Gupta (born 2004), Indian model *

Rachel Gurney Rachel Gurney (5 March 1920 – 24 November 2001) was an English actress. She began her career in the theatre towards the end of World War II and then expanded into television and film in the 1950s. She remained active, mostly in television a ...

(1920–2001), English actress * Rachel Hardiman (born 1961), Irish cricketer * Rachel Harris (born 1979), Australian swimmer * Rachel M. Harter, American statistician * Rachel Haugh, English architect * Rachel Henderson, American politician * Rachel Hill (born 1995), American soccer player *

Rachel Hilson Rachel Naomi Hilson is an American actress. She started her career in 2010 with a recurring role on the CBS legal drama ''The Good Wife'' as Nisa Dalmar. In 2025, she began a main role as FBI agent Nina Hayes on the Max crime thriller series '' Dus ...

(born 1995), American actress * Rachel Hirschfeld (1945/1946 – 2018), animal welfare attorney * Rachel Hoffman (1984–2008), American murder victim * Rachel Hofstetter (born 1992), American video game streamer * Rachel Hollis (born 1983), American author and motivational speaker *

Rachel Homan Rachel Catherine Homan (born April 5, 1989) is a Canadian international curling, curler and the reigning women's world champion. Homan is a former 2010 Canadian Junior Curling Championships, Canadian junior champion, a five-time Scotties Tourna ...

(born 1989), Canadian curler *

Rachel Hopkins Rachel Louise Hopkins (born 30 March 1972) is a British Labour politician who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Luton South and South Bedfordshire, formerly Luton South, since 2019. Hopkins was a Member of Luton Borough Council ...

(born 1972), British Labour MP * Rachel Hopkins (cricketer) (born 1992), English cricketer * Rachel House (actress) (born 1971), New Zealand actress and director *

Rachel Hunter Rachel Hunter (born 8 September 1969) is a New Zealand model, actress, and the host of Imagine Television, Imagination Television's ''Rachel Hunter's Tour of Beauty''. She has appeared on several magazine covers, including ''Vogue (magazine), ...

(born 1969), New Zealand supermodel and actress * Rachel Hurd-Wood (born 1990), British actress * Rachel Ikemeh, Nigerian conservationist *

Rachel Imison Rachel Anne Imison (born 16 December 1978) is an Australian field hockey player. She was born in Palmerston North, New Zealand. She won a gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Sydney is the capital city of the States and terri ...

(born 1978), Australian field hockey player * Rachel Ingalls (1941–2019), American author * Rachel Isaacs, American rabbi * Rachel Isadora (born 1953), American children's author, illustrator, and painter *

Rachel Jackson Rachel Jackson ( ''née'' Donelson; June 15, 1767 – December 22, 1828) was the wife of Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.

(1767–1828), wife of U.S. President Andrew Jackson * Rachel Jacobs (1975–2015), American businesswoman *

Rachel Jarry Rachel Jarry (born 6 December 1991) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Southside Flyers of the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). She started playing basketball as a five-year-old and as a youngster in national co ...

(born 1991), Australian basketball player *

Rachel Jewkes Rachel Jewkes is Executive Scientist: Research Strategy in Office of the President and former Unit Director of the Gender and Health Unit of the South Africa Medical Research Council, based in Pretoria, South Africa. She also serves as Director o ...

, South African scientist *

Rachel Johnson Rachel Sabiha Johnson (born 3 September 1965) is a British journalist, television presenter, and author who has appeared frequently on political discussion panels, including ''The Pledge (British TV programme), The Pledge'' on Sky News and BBC ...

(born 1965), British journalist, television presenter, and author * Rachel Johnson (athlete) (born 1993), American track and field athlete * Rachel Jones, multiple people * Rachel Joyce, multiple people * Rachel Keller (born 1992), American actress * Rachel Kempson (1910–2003), English actress *

Rachel Kerr Rachel Charmaine Kerr is a British singer/songwriter, celebrity vocal coach and entrepreneur from Walsall, England. She is also the CEO and founder of Singercise. She is a member of the Grammy Award Association and a BET Music Matters endorsed ...

, British singer-songwriter and entrepreneur * Rachel Khoo (born 1980), British cook and writer *

Rachel Klamer Rachel Klamer (born 8 October 1990) is a Dutch professional triathlete and member of the National team. She placed third at the Junior World Championships in 2009. Klamer, who presently lives in Sittard, entered the national and internationa ...

(born 1990), Dutch triathlete * Rachel E. Klevit, American biochemist * Rachel Kolly d'Alba (born 1981), Swiss soloist violinist *

Rachel Korine Rachel Korine is an American former actress. Married to director Harmony Korine, she is best known for starring as Cotty in his 2013 crime film '' Spring Breakers'' as well as Betsy in '' Men Go to Battle'' (2015), and Junia in '' The Knick'' (20 ...

(born 1986), American actress * Rachel Kushner (born 1968), American novelist * Rachel Levine (born 1957), transgender American assistant secretary of health * Gertrude Rachel Levy (1884–1966), British author and cultural historian writing as G. Rachel Levy *

Rachel Lindsay (television personality) Rachel Lynn Lindsay (born April 21, 1985) is an American media personality, attorney and podcaster. She is best known for her role as a contestant on the twenty-first season of ABC's '' The Bachelor'' and as the lead of its spinoff, '' The Ba ...

(born 1985), American television personality * Rachel Llanes (born 1991), American ice hockey player * Rachel Lloyd (born 1975), British activist * Rachel Lloyd (1839–1900), American chemist * Rachel Lowe (born 2000), Australian footballer *

Rachel Luttrell Rachel Zawadi Luttrell (born 19 January 1971) is a Tanzanian-born Canadian actress best known for her role as Teyla Emmagan in ''Stargate Atlantis'' (2004–2009). Early life Luttrell was born 19 January 1971, in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, th ...

(born 1971), Tanzanian-Canadian actress * Rachel MacNair (born 1958), American sociologist and psychologist *

Rachel Maddow Rachel Anne Maddow ( ; born April 1, 1973) is an American television news program host and liberal political commentator. She hosts '' The Rachel Maddow Show'', a weekly television show on MSNBC, and serves as the cable network's special event ...

(born 1973), American journalist * Rachel Meghan Markle (born 1981), Duchess of Sussex and former American actress * Rachel Marsden (born 1974), Canadian political columnist *

Rachel McAdams Rachel Anne McAdams (born November 17, 1978) is a Canadian actress. After graduating from York University in 2001 with a BFA in theatre, she worked in Canadian television and film productions, such as the drama film '' Perfect Pie'' (2002), ...

(born 1978), Canadian actress *

Rachel McAlpine Rachel Phyllis McAlpine (; born 24 February 1940) is a New Zealand poet, novelist and playwright. She is the author of 30 books including poetry, plays, novels, and books about writing and writing for the internet. Early life, family and educat ...

(born 1940), New Zealand poet, novelist, and playwright * Rachel McCann (field hockey) (born 1993), New Zealand field hockey player * Rachel McLean (1971–1991), British murder victim *

Rachel McLish Raquel Livia Elizondo McLish (born 21 June 1955) is an American female bodybuilding champion, actress, and author.

(born 1955), American bodybuilder, actress, and author *

Rachel Lambert Mellon Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon (August 9, 1910 – March 17, 2014) was an American horticulture, horticulturalist, gardener, philanthropist, and art collector. She designed and planted a number of significant gardens, including the White Hous ...

(1910–2014), American horticulturalist, philanthropist, and art collector *

Rachel Miner Rachel Miner (born July 29, 1980) is an American actress. She made her feature film debut in Woody Allen's ''Alice'' (1990), and came to prominence with her portrayal of Michelle Bauer on the CBS soap opera ''Guiding Light'' (1990–1995). Her o ...

(born 1980), American actress * Rachel Mitchell (born 1967), American attorney *

Rachel Morrison Rachel Morrison (born April 27, 1978) is an American cinematographer and director. For her work on ''Mudbound'' (2017), Morrison became the first woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography. Morrison also made her featur ...

(born 1978), American cinematographer and director * Rachel Newton (born 1985), Scottish singer and harpist *

Rachel Neylan Rachel Neylan (born 9 March 1982) is an Australian former professional road bicycle racing, road cyclist. She won a silver medal at the 2012 UCI Road World Championships, 2012 World Championships in the 2012 UCI Road World Championships – Wome ...

(born 1982), Australian cyclist * Rachel Nicholls, English opera singer * Rachel Nichols, multiple people * Rachel Nickell (1968–1992), British murder victim * Rachel Noerdlinger (born 1970), American publicist * Rachel Nordlinger, Australian linguist *

Rachel Notley Rachel Anne Notley (born April 17, 1964) is a Canadian lawyer and former politician who was the 17th premier of Alberta from 2015 to 2019 and leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP) from 2014 to 2024. Notley was the member of the Le ...

(born 1964), Canadian politician * Rachel O'Reilly, British chemist *

Rachel O'Riordan Rachel O'Riordan (born 1974) is an Irish theatre director. She is the artistic director at the Lyric Hammersmith, London. Early life and education Born in Cork, Ireland to poet and novelist Robert Anthony Welch and Angela O'Riordan Welch, O ...

(born 1974), Irish theatre director * Rachel Oakes Preston (1809–1868), American religious figure * Rachel Oliver (footballer) (born 1971), New Zealand footballer *

Rachel Oliver (scientist) Rachel Angharad Oliver is a Professor of Materials Science at the University of Cambridge and a fellow of Robinson College, Cambridge. She works on characterisation techniques for gallium nitride materials for dark-emitting diodes and laser diode ...

, British material scientist * Rachel Ong (born 1972), Singaporean politician * Rachel Oniga (1957–2021), Nigerian actress *

Rachel Owen Rachel Mary Owen (30 November 1968 – 18 December 2016) was a Welsh photographer, printmaker and lecturer on medieval Italian literature. She was married to the Radiohead singer Thom Yorke; they announced their separation in 2015. Life and ...

(1968–2016), Welsh photographer, printmaker, and lecturer * Rachel Owens (born 1972), American sculptor * Rachel Parish (born 1981), British sportswoman *

Rachel Parris Rachel Sarah Parris (born 1984) is an English comedian, musician, actress and presenter. She hosted the satirical news show '' Late Night Mash'' (formerly ''The Mash Report''). Early life Parris attended Loughborough High School. She holds an ...

(born 1984), English comedian and actress * Rachel Parsons, multiple people * Rachel Paulose (born 1973), American attorney * Rachel Pavlou, British manager for diversity and inclusion at the Football Association (FA) in England *Florence Jane Short (aka Rachel Peace) (1881 – ''died after'' 1932), British feminist and suffragette *

Rachel Perkins Rachel Perkins (born 1970) is an Indigenous Australian film and television director, producer, and screenwriter. She founded and was co-director of the independent film production company Blackfella Films from 1992 until 2022. Perkins and the ...

(born 1970), Australian director, producer, and screenwriter * Rachel Peters (born 1991), Miss Universe Philippines 2017 *

Rachel Platten Rachel Ashley Platten (born May 20, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter and author. After releasing two albums independently in 2003 and 2011, she signed with Columbia Records in 2015 and released her mainstream debut single, "Fight Song (Ra ...

(born 1981), American singer and songwriter *

Rachel Pollack Rachel Grace Pollack (August 17, 1945 – April 6, 2023) was an American science fiction author, comic book writer, and expert on divinatory tarot. Early life and education Pollack was born on August 17, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York to a Jew ...

(1945–2023), American science fiction writer, comic book writer, and tarot expert *

Rachel Portman Rachel Mary Berkeley Portman (born 11 December 1960)), a collection of original pieces for piano, violin and cello, with Portman playing the piano. In 2023 she released a second album ''Beyond the Screen – Film Works on Piano'' which features ...

(born 1960), British composer * Rachel Potter (born 1984), American singer and actress * Rachel Justine Pries, American mathematician * Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley, Canadian writer * Rachel Quon (born 1991), American-Canadian soccer player *

Rachel Rath Rachel Rath (born 2 October 1976, Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland) is an Irish film, television and theatre actress. She has appeared in the films '' The Actors'' (2003), '' Laws of Attraction'' (2004), ''Ella Enchanted'' (2004) and ''Anton'' ( ...

(born 1976), Irish actress *

Rachel Reeves Rachel Jane Reeves (born 13 February 1979) is a British politician who has served as Chancellor of the Exchequer since July 2024. A member of the Labour Party, she has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Leeds West and Pudsey, formerly Leed ...

(born 1979), British MP for the Labour Party * Rachel Reilly (born 1984), American television personality and actress * Rachel Reinert (born 1989), American country singer and songwriter *

Rachel Riley Rachel Annabelle Riley (born 11 January 1986) is an English television presenter. She co-presents the Channel 4 daytime puzzle show '' Countdown'' and its comedy spin-off ''8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown''. She is a mathematics graduate. He ...

(born 1986), British television presenter * Rachel Roberts, multiple people *

Rachel Robinson Rachel Annetta Robinson (''née'' Isum; born July 19, 1922) is an American former professor and registered nurse. She is the widow of professional baseball player Jackie Robinson. After her husband's death, she founded the Jackie Robinson Found ...

(born 1922), American professor and nurse * Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, American politician * Rachel Rose (born 1970), Canadian poet, essayist, and short story writer * Rachel Rose (artist) (born 1986), American artist *

Rachel Rossi Rachel Rossi (born 1983) is an American lawyer and public official. She is the President of Alliance for Justice and formerly served as the Director of the Office for Access to Justice at the United States Department of Justice. Rossi has work ...

(born 1983), American criminal justice lawyer * Rachel Roy (born 1974), American fashion designer *

Rachel Ruysch Rachel Ruysch (3 June 1664 – 12 October 1750) was a Dutch still-life painter from the Northern Netherlands. She specialized in flowers, inventing her own style and achieving international fame in her lifetime. Due to a long and successful car ...

(1664–1750), Dutch still-life painter * Rachel Scott (1981–1999), a victim in the Columbine High School massacre * Rachel Scott (women's education reformer) née Cook (1848–1905), British women's education reformer, promoted equality for women * Rachel Sebati (born 1993), South African footballer * Rachel Irene Seibert (1876–1967), American clubwoman *

Rachel Sennott Rachel Anne Sennott (born September 19, 1995) is an American actress and comedian. After training at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, she began her career on the New York City open mic scen ...

(born 1995), American actress and comedian *

Rachel Shelley Rachel Shelley (born 25 August 1969) is an English actress, audio producer and model. She is best known for playing Helena Peabody in the Showtime series ''The L Word'' and Elizabeth Russell in the Oscar-nominated Bollywood epic '' Lagaan''. Ea ...

(born 1969), English actress and model * Rachel Shenton, English actress and screenwriter * Rachel Shoaf (born 1996), American convicted of murder in 2013 *

Rachel Smith Rachel Renee Smith (born April 18, 1985) is an American actress, television host, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who won the Miss USA 2007 pageant and who previously had competed in the Miss Teen USA 2002 pageant. She represented the Uni ...

(born 1985), Miss USA 2007 * Rachel Smith (gymnast) (born 1993), British rhythmic gymnast *

Rachel Squire Rachel Anne Squire (13 July 1954 – 5 January 2006) was a British Labour politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Dunfermline West in Scotland from 1992 general election to 2005, and then for Dunfermline and West Fife from 20 ...

(1954–2006), British Labour politician * Rachel Stephens (1930–2011), American actress *

Rachel Stevens Rachel Lauren Stevens (born 9 April 1978) is an English singer and actress. She has been a member of the pop group S Club, which was active from 1998 to 2003, and has reformed once again since 2023. She released her solo debut studio album ''F ...

(born 1978), English pop singer, best known as a member of the band S Club 7 * Rachel Stevens (sculptor), American sculptor * Rachel Stuart (born 1972), Jamaican-Canadian model and actress * Rachel Sung (born 2004), American table tennis player * Rachel Sutherland (born 1976), New Zealand field hockey player *

Rachel Sweet Rachel Sweet (born July 28, 1962) is an American singer, television writer and actress. Early life and education Rachel Sweet was born in Akron, Ohio.Campbell, Mary (1979)Rachel Sweet: Busy Singer at 16, Made Debut at 5, Lewiston ''Daily Sun ...

(born 1962), American producer, singer, and actress *

Rachel Talalay Rachel Talalay (born July 16, 1958) is an American filmmaker and producer best known for directing films such as ''Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare'' (1991), ''Ghost in the Machine (film), Ghost in the Machine'' (1993), and ''Tank Girl (film), ...

(born 1958), American director and producer * Rachel Talbot Ross (born 1961), American politician and activist * Rachel Thomas (disambiguation), multiple people *

Rachel Ticotin Rachel Ticotin Strauss (born November 1, 1958) is an American actress. She has appeared in films such as '' Fort Apache, The Bronx'', '' Total Recall'', ''Falling Down'', and ''Con Air''. She has appeared in the NBC legal drama '' Law & Order: L ...

(born 1958), American film and television actress * Rachel Trachtenburg (born 1993), American rock singer and drummer *

Rachel Treweek Rachel Treweek (née Montgomery; born 4 February 1963) is an English Anglican bishop who has served as Bishop of Gloucester since 2015 and is the joint third female bishop in the Church of England, and first female diocesean bishop. A former spe ...

(born 1963), British Anglican bishop * Rachel True (born 1968), American actress *

Rachel Tucker Rachel Kelly Tucker (born 29 May 1981) is a Northern Irish stage actress, best known for her portrayal of Elphaba in the musical '' Wicked''. She also starred in '' Come from Away'' on Broadway, having originated the role in the West End. Rachel ...

(born 1981), Northern Irish musical theatre actress, and singer * Rachel Uchitel (born 1975), American nightclub manager and television personality *

Rachel Unitt Rachel Elizabeth Unitt (born 5 June 1982) is a former English footballer who last played for FA Women's Championship club London Bees. After beginning her club career with Wolves, Unitt began a long association with Everton in 2000. This was ...

(born 1982), English footballer * Rachel Vail (born 1966), American author * Rachel Vallarelli, American lacrosse player * Rachel van Cutsen (born 1984), Dutch badminton player * Rachel van Dantzig (1878–1949), Dutch sculptor * Rachel Van Hollebeke (born 1985), American soccer player * Rachel Veltri (born 1978), American actress * Rachel Viollet (born 1972), British tennis player * Rachel Wacholder (born 1975), American professional beach volleyball player * Rachel Wade (born 1990), American teenager convicted of murder * Rachel Walker (disambiguation), several people *

Rachel Ward Rachel Claire Ward (born 12 September 1957) is an English-Australian actress,

(born 1957), English-born Australian actress, columnist, film director, and screenwriter *

Rachel Ward, Countess of Dudley Rachel Ward, Countess of Dudley CBE, RRC (born Rachel Gurney; 1867 – 26 June 1920) was a British civic leader and philanthropist. She founded the Lady Dudley Nurses in Ireland and the New South Wales Bush Nursing Association in Australia. Lad ...

, British civic leader, philanthropist, and foundress of nursing orders * Rachel Ward (mathematician), American applied mathematician *

Rachel Weisz Rachel Hannah Weisz (; born 7 March 1970) is an English actress. Known for her roles in independent films and blockbusters, she has received List of awards and nominations received by Rachel Weisz, several awards, including an Academy Award, ...

(born 1970), British actress *

Rachel Whetstone Rachel Marjorie Joan Whetstone (born 22 February 1968) is a British public relations executive. Whetstone was in charge of communications and public policy at Google for nearly a decade, and served as senior vice president of communications and ...

(born 1968), British public relations executive * Rachel White, multiple people *

Rachel Whiteread Dame Rachel Whiteread (born 20 April 1963) is an English artist who primarily produces sculptures, which typically take the form of casts. She was the first woman to win the annual Turner Prize in 1993. Whiteread was one of the Young British ...

(born 1963), English sculptor * Rachel Williams (model) (born 1967), American model and television presenter * Rachel Williams (footballer) (born 1988), English footballer * Rachel DeLoache Williams (born 1988), American writer *

Rachel Willis-Sørensen Rachel Willis-Sørensen (born 1984) is an American operatic soprano. Studies She has a bachelor's degree and a masters, the latter in vocal performance and pedagogy, both from Brigham Young University. Among her professors at BYU was Darrell ...

(born 1984), American opera singer * Rachel O. Wingate (c. 1901–1953), English linguist * Rachel Yakar (1938–2023), French opera singer * Rachel Yang (born 1982), Singaporean pole vaulter *

Rachel Yankey Rachel Aba Yankey (born 1 November 1979) is a former English footballer who played as a winger or forward. Yankey is best known for her long association with Arsenal Ladies, for whom she played 15 seasons over two separate spells, and is rank ...

(born 1979), English footballer * Rachel Yehuda (born 1959), American psychiatrist and neuroscientist * Rachel Yeoh, Malaysian socialite and model *

Rachel York Rachel York (born August 7, 1971) is an American actress and singer. She is known for stage roles, including award winning performances in ''Camelot'', '' Hello, Dolly!'', ''Into the Woods'', and ''Anything Goes''. She also has performed in film ...

(born 1971), American actress and singer * Rachel Yurkovich (born 1986), American javelin thrower *

Rachel Z Rachel Carmel Hakim (née Nicolazzo), better known as Rachel Z, is an American jazz and rock pianist and keyboardist. She has recorded 13 albums as a leader and jazz musician. Her musical style, especially her improvisation, has been described a ...

, American pianist and keyboardist * Rachel Zadok (born 1972), South African writer * Rachel Zajac, New Zealand forensic psychologist * Rachel Zeffira, Canadian singer *

Rachel Zegler Rachel Anne Zegler ( ; born May 3, 2001) is an American actress and singer. She gained wide recognition for playing María in Steven Spielberg's musical adaptation ''West Side Story (2021 film), West Side Story'' (2021), winning the Golden Glo ...

(born 2001), American actress and singer * Rachel Zilberberg (1920–1943), Polish resistance fighter during World War II * Rachel Zimmerman (born 1972), Canadian space scientist and inventor *

Rachel Zoe Rachel Zoe Rosenzweig (born September 1, 1971) is an American fashion designer, businesswoman and author who rose to prominence as a celebrity wardrobe stylist. She has been credited with the creation of "the boho-meets-rock chic look that came ...

(born 1971), American fashion designer, businesswoman, and writer * Rachel Zolf (born 1968), Canadian-American poet * Rachel Zucker (born 1971), American poet

Women named Rachael

* Hecate (musician) (born 1976), born Rachael Kozak, Swiss music producer * Rachael Anderson (died 2018), American female murder victim * Rachael Bella (born 1984), American actress, best known for her role in the 2002 film ''The Ring'' * Rachael Blackmore (born 1989), Irish jockey * Rachael Blake (born 1971), Australian actress *

Rachael Bland Rachael Rebecca Bland (née Hodges; 21 January 1978 – 5 September 2018) was a British journalist and presenter from Cardiff, Wales. She worked for BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC World News and ''BBC North West Tonight''. She was known for her podcast, ...

(1978–2018), Welsh BBC newsreader * Rachael Boyle (born 1991), Scottish footballer * Rachael Carpani (born 1980), Australian actress * Rachael Denhollander (born 1984), American lawyer, former gymnast and survivor *

Rachael Leigh Cook Rachael Leigh Cook (born October 4, 1979) is an American actress and model. She has starred in the films ''The Baby-Sitters Club (film), The Baby-Sitters Club'' (1995), ''She's All That'' (1999), and ''Josie and the Pussycats (film), Josie and ...

(born 1979), American actress * Rachael Finch (born 1988), Miss Universe Australia 2009, 3rd runner-up at Miss Universe 2009 *

Rachael Flatt Rachael Elizabeth Flatt (born July 21, 1992) is an American former competitive figure skater. She is the 2008 World Junior champion, a winner of four silver medals on the Grand Prix series, and the 2010 U.S. national champion. She was nomina ...

(born 1992), American figure skater *

Rachael Grinham Rachael Margaret Grinham (born 22 January 1977 in Toowoomba, Queensland) is an Australian former professional squash player. She won the World Open in 2007, and the British Open in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2009. She reached the World No. 1 rankin ...

(born 1977), Australian squash player * Rachael Gunn (born 1987), Australian breakdancer known as Raygun *

Rachael Harris Rachael Harris (born January 12, 1968) is an American actress and comedian. The accolades she has received include nominations for an Independent Spirit Award and a Saturn Award. In film, Harris has had lead roles as Susan Heffley in the ''Dia ...

(born 1968), American actress and comedian * Rachael Heyhoe Flint (1939–2017), English cricketer * Rachael Lampa (born 1985), American singer/songwriter best known for her work in the anime series ''

Revolutionary Girl Utena is a Japanese anime television series created by Be-Papas, a production group formed by director Kunihiko Ikuhara and composed of himself, Chiho Saito, Shinya Hasegawa, Yōji Enokido and Yūichirō Oguro. The series was produced by ...

'' * Rachael Letsche (born 1991), British trampoline gymnast * Rachael MacFarlane (born 1976), American voice actress and sister of Seth MacFarlane * Rachael McLaren, Canadian dancer * Rachael Pratt (1874–1954), Australian army nurse * Rachael Price (born 1985), American jazz vocalist and lead vocalist of the band

Lake Street Dive Lake Street Dive is an American multi-genre band that was formed in 2004 at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. The band's founding members are Rachael Price, Mike "McDuck" Olson, Bridget Kearney, and Mike Calabrese. Keyboardist Ak ...

Rachael Ray Rachael Domenica Ray (born August 25, 1968) is an American cook, television personality, businesswoman, and author. She hosted the syndicated daily talk and lifestyle program '' Rachael Ray''. Other programs to her credit include ''30 Minut ...

(born 1968), American celebrity chef and television personality * Rachael Runyan (1979–1982), American murder victim * Rachael Sage, American songwriter * Rachael Scdoris (born 1985), blind American dog musher and cross country runner * Rachael Sporn (born 1968), Australian female basketball player * Rachael Stirling (born 1977), British actress best known for the BBC drama ''Tipping the Velvet'' * Rachael Stolzenberg-Solomon, American epidemiologist and dietitian *

Rachael Taylor Rachael May Taylor (born 11 July 1984) is an Australian actress and model. Her first lead role was in the Australian television series ''headLand'' (2005–2006) as Sasha Forbes. She then made the transition to Hollywood, appearing in films in ...

(born 1984), Australian actress *

Rachael Yamagata Rachael Amanda Yamagata (born September 23, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist from Arlington, Virginia. She began her musical career with the band Bumpus before becoming a solo artist and releasing five EPs and four studio album ...

(born 1977), American singer-songwriter

Women named Rachelle

* Rachelle Ferrell (born 1961), American vocalist and musician *

Rachelle Ann Go Rachelle Ann Villalobos Go (born August 31, 1986) is a Filipino singer and actress. Known primarily for her work in musical theatre, theater, she has starred in musicals on Broadway theatre, Broadway and in the West End theatre, West End. She ...

(born 1986), Filipina singer * Rachelle Keck, American lawyer and academic administrator *

Rachelle Lefevre Rachelle Marie Lefevre ( , ; born February 1, 1979) is a Canadian actress. She has starred in the television series '' Big Wolf on Campus'' and had recurring roles in '' What About Brian'', '' Boston Legal'', and '' Swingtown''. She played the va ...

(born 1979), Canadian actress * Rachelle Smit, American politician

Women named Rachele

* Rachele Baldi (born 1994), Italian footballer *

Rachele Barbieri Rachele Barbieri (born 21 February 1997) is an Italian professional road and track cyclist, who rides for UCI Women's WorldTeam . She won the women's scratch race at the 2017 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. Barbieri is an athlete of ...

(born 1997), Italian road and track cyclist * Rachele Bruni (born 1990), Italian swimmer * Rachele Fogar (born 1991), Italian model and television personality * Rachele Gilmore, American soprano * Rachele Lynae (born 1988), American country rock singer * Rachele Mori (born 2003), Italian hammer thrower * Rachele Mussolini (1890–1979), wife of Italian dictator

Benito Mussolini Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini (29 July 188328 April 1945) was an Italian politician and journalist who, upon assuming office as Prime Minister of Italy, Prime Minister, became the dictator of Fascist Italy from the March on Rome in 1922 un ...

* Rachele Mussolini (politician) (born 1974), Italian politician * Rachele Risaliti (born 1995), Italian model * Rachele Sangiuliano (born 1981), Italian volleyball player *

Rachele Brooke Smith Rachele Brooke Smith (born November 7, 1987) is an American actress and dancer. She has starred in several films such as '' Center Stage: Turn It Up'', '' Bring It On: Fight to the Finish'', '' Atomic Shark'', Legend of the White Dragon, and man ...

(born 1987), American actor and dancer * Alice Rachele Arlanch (born 1995), Italian beauty pageant winner

Fictional characters named Rachel (or variants thereof)

* Rachael, a character in '' Hard Times.'' * Rachel, one of the six main characters of ''

Animorphs ''Animorphs'' is a science fantasy series of youth books written by Katherine Applegate and her husband Michael Grant, writing together under the name K. A. Applegate, and published by Scholastic. It is told in first person, with all si ...

'' * Rachel, a character from the ''

Rhapsody in Blue ''Rhapsody in Blue'' is a 1924 musical composition for solo piano and jazz band by George Gershwin. Commissioned by bandleader Paul Whiteman, the work combines elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects and premiered in a concer ...

'' segment of the Disney movie ''

Fantasia 2000 ''Fantasia 2000'' is a 1999 American animated musical anthology film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation. Produced by Roy E. Disney and Donald W. Ernst, it is the sequel to Disney's 1940 animated feature film '' Fantasia''. Like its p ...

'' * Rachel, a character in Stephen King's short story ''The raft'' * Rachael, a

replicant A replicant is a fictional bioengineered humanoid featured in the 1982 film ''Blade Runner'' and the 2017 sequel ''Blade Runner 2049'' which is physically indistinguishable from an adult human and often possesses superhuman strength and intellig ...

in the science fiction film ''

Blade Runner ''Blade Runner'' is a 1982 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott from a screenplay by Hampton Fancher and David Peoples. Starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, and Edward James Olmos, it is an adaptation of Philip K. Di ...

'' * Rachel, a friend of Vivian Ward and Kit DeLuca in the romantic movie ''

Pretty Woman ''Pretty Woman'' is a 1990 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall and written by J. F. Lawton. The film stars Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, and features Héctor Elizondo, Ralph Bellamy (in his final performance), ...

'' * Rachel, a character in '' Pokémon Masters EX'' * Rachael (''Battle Arena Toshinden''), a character in the ''Battle Arena Toshinden'' fighting game series *

, a female warrior from the ''

Ninja Gaiden is a media franchise based on action video games by Tecmo featuring the ninja Ryu Hayabusa as its protagonist. The series was originally known as in Japan. The word " gaiden" in the North American ''Ninja Gaiden'' title means "side story" in J ...

'' series of video games * Naughty Rachel, in the British TV Series ''

Green Wing ''Green Wing'' is a British sitcom set in the fictional East Hampton Hospital. It was created by the same team behind the Sketch comedy, sketch show ''Smack the Pony'' – Channel 4 commissioner Caroline Leddy and producer Victoria Pile – and ...

'' * Rachel Aldridge, Lady Sinderby, a character introduced in season 5 of the TV show ''

Downton Abbey ''Downton Abbey'' is a British historical drama television series set in the early 20th century, created and co-written by Julian Fellowes. It first aired in the United Kingdom on ITV (TV network), ITV on 26 September 2010 and in the United St ...

'' * Rachel Alucard, in the ''

BlazBlue is a fighting game series created by Arc System Works, and later localized in North America by Aksys Games and by Zen United in Europe. An anime series adaptation aired in 2013. The series has sold 1.7 million copies in August 2012. The game f ...

'' video game series *

Rachel Amber Rachel Dawn Amber is a fictional character in the ''Life Is Strange'' video game series by Square Enix. Created by Dontnod Entertainment for the Life Is Strange (video game), original ''Life Is Strange'' game released in 2015, Rachel's character ...

, a side character in ''

Life Is Strange ''Life Is Strange'' is a series of adventure games published by Square Enix's Square Enix External Studios, External Studios. Created by Dontnod Entertainment, the series debuted with the Life Is Strange (video game), eponymous first install ...

'' and a main character in its spinoff, '' Life Is Strange: Before the Storm'' *

Rachel Berry Rachel Barbra Berry is a fictional character and one of the two main protagonists, alongside Mr. Schue in the Fox musical comedy-drama series ''Glee''. The character is portrayed by actress Lea Michele, and appears in ''Glee'' from its pilot ep ...

, in the television series ''

Glee Glee may refer to: * Glee (music), a type of English choral music * ''Glee'' (TV series), an American musical comedy-drama TV series, and related media created by Ryan Murphy * ''Glee'' (Bran Van 3000 album) * ''Glee'' (Logan Lynn album) * Gle ...

'' * Rachel Santiago-Bravante, a character from the Filipino drama series '' Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko'' * Rachel Brown, in the play '' Inherit the Wind'' * Rachel Buchman, a character in ''Rachel getting married'' * Rachel Carruthers, in the ''

Halloween Halloween, or Hallowe'en (less commonly known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve), is a celebration geography of Halloween, observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christianity, Western Christian f ...

'' film series *Rachel Chu, in the American romantic comedy-drama film '' Crazy Rich Asians'' * Rachel Creed, wife of the main character in Stephen King's 1983 horror novel ''

Pet Sematary ''Pet Sematary'' is a 1983 horror novel by American writer Stephen King. The novel was nominated for a World Fantasy Award for Best Novel in 1984, and adapted into two films: one in 1989 and another in 2019. Background In 1979, King was wr ...

'' * Rachel Elizabeth Dare, in the young adult book series ''

Percy Jackson & the Olympians ''Percy Jackson & the Olympians'' is a fantasy novel series by American author Rick Riordan. The first book series in his ''Camp Half-Blood Chronicles'', the novels are set in a world with the Greek gods in the 21st century. The series foll ...

'' *Rachel Dalles, a character in the ''

Black Butler is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yana Toboso. It has been serialized in Square Enix's manga magazine '' Monthly GFantasy'' since September 2006. The series follows Ciel Phantomhive, the 12-year-old Earl of Phan ...

'' manga series and anime * Rachel Dawes, Assistant District Attorney in the ''

Batman Batman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Batman was created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in Detective Comics 27, the 27th issue of the comic book ''Detective Comics'' on M ...

'' series of movies * Rachel Duncan, in the TV show ''

Orphan Black ''Orphan Black'' is a Canadian science-fiction thriller television series created by screenwriter Graeme Manson and director John Fawcett and starring Tatiana Maslany. The series focuses on Sarah Manning, one of several genetically identica ...

'' * Rachel Finer, in the Netflix series ''

Grand Army Grand may refer to: People with the name * Grand (surname) * Grand L. Bush (born 1955), American actor Places * Grand, Oklahoma, USA * Grand, Vosges, village and commune in France with Gallo-Roman amphitheatre * Grand County (disambiguation) ...

'' *Rachel Gardner, in the ''

Angels of Death An angel is a Spirit (supernatural entity), spiritual (without a physical body), heaven, heavenly, or supernatural being, usually humanoid with Bird wing, bird-like wings, often depicted as a messenger or intermediary between God (the Transce ...

'' video game * Rachel Gatina, in the TV show '' One Tree Hill'' * Rachel Gibson, in Season 5 of '' Alias'' *

Rachel Green Rachel Karen Green is a fictional character, one of the six main characters who appeared in the American sitcom ''Friends''. Portrayed by Jennifer Aniston, the character was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, and appeared in all of ...

, in the TV series ''

Friends ''Friends'' is an American television sitcom created by David Crane (producer), David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, lasting List of Friends episodes, ten seasons. With an ensemble cast ...

'' * Rachel Greene, a character in the TV series '' ER'', daughter of

Mark Greene Mark Greene, Doctor of Medicine, M.D. is a fictional character from the American medical drama series ''ER (TV series), ER''. Portrayed by actor Anthony Edwards (actor), Anthony Edwards, he first appeared in the series' 24 Hours (ER), pilot e ...

* Rachel Hardy, a character from the British soap opera ''

Hollyoaks ''Hollyoaks'' is a British soap opera which originally began airing on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was created by Phil Redmond, who had previously conceived the soap opera ''Brookside (TV series), Brookside''. From 2005 to 2023, episodes h ...

'' * Rachel Kinski, a character in the Australian soap opera ''

Neighbours ''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera that has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executive Reg Watson. The Seven Network commissioned the show following the success of Watson's earlier soap '' Sons and ...

'' *Rachel Lang, the main character in '' The Rage: Carrie 2'' * Rachel Larsen, a.k.a. Rikka Hishikawa, in the anime '' DokiDoki! PreCure'' * Rachel Leighton, also known as Diamondback in

Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...

* Rachel Lynde, a supporting character in

Lucy Maud Montgomery Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a collection of novels, essays, short stories, and poetry beginning in 1908 with '' Anne of Green Gables''. Sh ...

's 1908 novel ''

Anne of Green Gables ''Anne of Green Gables'' is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as L. M. Montgomery). Written for all ages, it has been considered a classic children's novel since the mid-20th century. Set in the late 19th century, t ...

'' * Rachel Mason, Headmistress of Waterloo Road in the BBC drama '' Waterloo Road'' *

Rachel Menken Rachel () was a Bible, Biblical figure, the favorite of Jacob's two wives, and the mother of Joseph (Genesis), Joseph and Benjamin, two of the twelve progenitors of the tribes of Israel. Rachel's father was Laban (Bible), Laban. Her older siste ...

, Don Draper's client's daughter and a love interest in ''

Mad Men ''Mad Men'' is an American historical drama, period drama television series created by Matthew Weiner and produced by Lionsgate Television. It ran on cable network AMC (TV channel), AMC from July 19, 2007, to May 17, 2015, with seven seasons ...

'' * Rachel Moore, of ''

Case Closed ''Case Closed'', also known as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Gosho Aoyama. It has been serialized in Shogakukan's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' since January 1994; its chapters are collected in 10 ...

'' (Detective Conan) * Rachel Quinn, a character in ''Chrononauts'' and ''Chrononauts: Futureshock'' * Rachel Raskin, a character in '' The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder'' * Rachel Roth, the false civilian name of

Raven A raven is any of several large-bodied passerine bird species in the genus '' Corvus''. These species do not form a single taxonomic group within the genus. There is no consistent distinction between crows and ravens; the two names are assigne ...

* Rachel Spies, a minor character in Stephen King's '' Carrie'' *

Rachel Summers Rachel Anne Summers is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-plotter John Byrne (comics), John Byrne. In her first appearance, the cha ...

, a character in the

Marvel Universe The Marvel Universe is a fictional shared universe where the stories in most American comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Comics take place. Superhero teams such as the Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, the Guardia ...

, daughter of

Scott Summers Cyclops is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and is a founding member of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in the comic book ''Uncanny X-Men ...

and

Jean Grey Jean Elaine Grey-Summers is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character First appearance, first appeared in ''Uncanny X-Men, The X-Men'' #1 ...

* Rachel T. McKenzie (Numbuh 362), from the

Cartoon Network Cartoon Network (CN) is an American cable television television channel, channel and the flagship property of the Cartoon Network, Inc., a sub-division of the Warner Bros. Discovery Networks division of Warner Bros. Discovery. It launched on ...

animated series '' Codename: Kids Next Door'' * Rachel Taub, a supporting character on the TV show ''

House A house is a single-unit residential building. It may range in complexity from a rudimentary hut to a complex structure of wood, masonry, concrete or other material, outfitted with plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and air c ...

'', the wife of Dr. Chris Taub * Rachel Teller, a character in the '' Need for Speed Underground 2'' * Rachel Tice, a recurring character in the web series ''

The Most Popular Girls in School ''The Most Popular Girls in School'' (abbreviated ''MPGIS'') is an American adult stop-motion animated comedy web series that debuted on YouTube on May 1, 2012. Created by Mark Cope and Carlo Moss, the series animates Barbie, Ken and other f ...

'' * Rachel Van Helsing, a character in

* Rachel Walker, a main character in the '' Rainbow Magic'' book franchise * Rachel Wilson, a minor character in the

series ''

The Amazing World of Gumball ''The Amazing World of Gumball'' (also known simply as ''Gumball'' or by its abbreviation ''TAWOG''; retitled ''The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball'' beginning with its The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, seventh season) is an animated si ...

'' * Rachel Zane, a character in the American TV show '' Suits'' * Rachel, a character in the manga and anime series '' Edens Zero'' who is the mother of the main heroine Rebecca Bluegarden

Variant names

*Rae, Rachey, Rahel, Rocha, Rochel, Rochie, Rochale, Rochele, Rochlin, Recha, Reche, Reichil, Rela, Releh, Relin, Reiyelina, Rekel, Rikel, Rikla, Rikle, Rasha, Rashe, Rashi, Rashel, Rachelle, Rashil, Rashka, Rashke * Rashka, Rashke, Slavic-language-influences

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Yiddish Yiddish, historically Judeo-German, is a West Germanic language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews. It originated in 9th-century Central Europe, and provided the nascent Ashkenazi community with a vernacular based on High German fused with ...

-language, diminutive * Recha, a diminutive; an example is Rachel (Recha), the daughter of the protagonist of the 1779 play ''

Nathan the Wise ''Nathan the Wise'' (original German title: , ) is a play by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing from 1779. It is a fervent plea for religious tolerance. It was never performed during Lessing's lifetime and was first performed in 1783 at the Döbbelinsches ...

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