US Popularity Rank: 18366

Origin: French

Meaning: Pipe, channel

Shanel is a feminine name of French origin, meaning “pipe.” This marvel of a moniker is a sibilant spin on Chanel, meaning “channel,” and is also an Old French name for pipe fitters and manufacturers. While Shanel might seem a little surfaced at first, its connections to the world of haute couture give it much more sweet meaning than meets the eye. What started out as a plan for the near-impossible—maybe even a pipe dream, you’d say—soon became Chanel, one of the biggest brands known in the fashion business. If you sense a bright-eyed, big dreamer in baby, look no further than Shanel!