Female Name
Rochelle
ɹɔ.ˈʃɛl
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
art museums in the US
authors
cities
currently out of the US top 1000
dancers
earth
Elder Scrolls characters
ends in -elle
Frasier characters
littleness
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
74/100
classic65%
formal100%
upper class80%
natural65%
wholesome80%
strong65%
refined120%
strange120%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Rochelle originates from the French city La Rochelle, which means 'little rock'. It gained popularity as a given name in America during the 1930s, likely influenced by the fame of actress Rochelle Hudson and its similarity to the name Rachel.
Etymology
Original Form:
La Rochelle
Evolution:
From a place name to a given name
Source:
French