What do we think of the name Rachel?

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Cluttergump · 28/08/2009 21:16

I really really like this name for a little girl but worry that it is too common, as in popular.....what do you think?

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MaggieLeo · 28/08/2009 21:24

I love it.

Slightly interesting fact here, Rachel is in the top ten in Ireland, or at least it was the year my son was born, not sure now.

The only name that is doubled up in my dc's year is Rachel. And my cousin has a little one.

BUT as you're in the UK where it's rare for babies then go for it. It's a good strong name.

PestoSurfMonster · 28/08/2009 21:24

dull

thell · 28/08/2009 21:23

It makes me think Old Testament, and also I knew a fab Rachel, so I like it.
It isn't popular for children right now I don't think, but there are still plenty of adults about with it, so it's not an 'unusual' name.

5inthebed · 28/08/2009 21:22

It was popular about 10 years ago, not so much now. I think it's ok.

StretchFucksTheMailDaily · 28/08/2009 21:20

Nice name. Not popular now, I suppose there are a lot of names due a comeback though.

BoysAreLikeDogs · 28/08/2009 21:20

a bit meh

tummytickler · 28/08/2009 21:19

I have always disliked this name - i don't really know why - i think it is bacause it has always seemed so prim, proper and boring to me - even when i was a child!
And then Friends came on TV - i always hated that show and now when i hear Rachel - i always think of her . . . not good (for me!)

BonsoirAnna · 28/08/2009 21:17

My sister's name. I don't think it's great.

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