Rochelle
[rəˈʃɛl]Meaning
from the French city La Rochelle, meaning "little rock"
Background Story
Rochelle comes from the name of the French city La Rochelle, meaning "little rock". It first became commonly used as a given name in America in the 1930s, probably due to the fame of actress Rochelle Hudson and because of its similarity to the name Rachel. Richelle is a variant, and Rochelle is also recorded as a surname.
Variations
Rochella, Rochel
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