Shanel

Shanel is a personal name that is used primarily as a feminine given name and, less often, as a surname. Its etymology is not fixed in public records, but it is commonly treated as a variant or respelling of names such as Chanel, Shanell, or Shanelle. The resemblance to Chanel reflects influence from the French surname Chanel, famous through fashion figure Coco Chanel, while the -ell/-elle suffixes are widely used in modern English-language naming trends to create new names.

Usage and distribution: Shanel has been most commonly used in the United States and other English-speaking countries, especially from the 1980s through the early 2000s, when similar names with -el/-elle endings gained popularity. The name is generally considered feminine, though like many contemporary names, it may be used for any gender in some families.

Variations and related names: Chanel, Shanelle, Shanell, Shanellé, Shanelle. Diminutives or nicknames may include Shani, Nelly, or Lan.

Notability: There are no widely documented public figures whose name is solely Shanel; individuals bearing the name are found across various professions, but they are not prominently associated with the name in the way certain other given names are.

See also: Chanel; Shanell; Shanelle.