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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Ewe; Innocent lamb

Rachael is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin. It translates to an “ewe” or “innocent lamb”, and with its variety of spellings, you can be sure that your Rachael isn’t one of a flock of many. This particular flair is thought to be inspired by the name Michael, giving it a feminine counterpart in Rachael. The name made its first appearance in the Old Testament and has held its own in cultures all over ever since. The best-known fictional holders of the name are Rachel Green from the iconic sitcom Friends and Rachel Berry, a lead character from the comedy-musical TV series Glee. But we all know baby will make their own perfect debut as the main character in this story.