Rachel ( he, רָחֵל, Modern: Raḥel, Tiberian: Rāḫēl, Rāḥēl), meaning " ewe", is a feminine

given name A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a ...

Hebrew Hebrew (; ; ) is a Northwest Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Historically, it is one of the spoken languages of the Israelites and their longest-surviving descendants, the Jews and Samaritans. It was largely preserved ...

origin, popularized by the biblical figure

Rachel Rachel () was a Biblical figure, the favorite of Jacob's two wives, and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin, two of the twelve progenitors of the tribes of Israel. Rachel's father was Laban. Her older sister was Leah, Jacob's first wife. Her aun ...

, the wife of Israelite patriarch

Jacob Jacob (; ; ar, يَعْقُوب, Yaʿqūb; gr, Ἰακώβ, Iakṓb), later given the name Israel, is regarded as a patriarch of the Israelites and is an important figure in Abrahamic religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. J ...

. Ashkenazi Jewish matronymic surnames Rokhlin (variants: Rochlin, Rohlin), Raskin, Raskine, Rashkin, Rashkind are derived from variants of the name. The Jewish version of the surname Ruskin is an Americanized form of Raskin. Sixteenth century baptismal records from

England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. It is separated from continental Europe b ...

show that Rachel was first used by English

Christians Christians () are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The words '' Christ'' and ''Christian'' derive from the Koine Greek title ''Christós'' (Χρ ...

in the mid-1500s, becoming popular during the

Protestant Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that follows the theological tenets of the Protestant Reformation, a movement that began seeking to reform the Catholic Church from within in the 16th century against what its followers perceived to b ...

Reformation The Reformation (alternatively named the Protestant Reformation or the European Reformation) was a major movement within Western Christianity in 16th-century Europe that posed a religious and political challenge to the Catholic Church and in ...

along with other names from the

Bible The Bible (from Koine Greek , , 'the books') is a collection of religious texts or scriptures that are held to be sacred in Christianity, Judaism, Samaritanism, and many other religions. The Bible is an anthologya compilation of texts ...

Usage

The name has been among the five hundred most commonly used names in recent years for newborn girls in France, Ireland, Israel, United Kingdom and the United States.

Variants

*Rachey, Rahel, Rocha, Rochel, Rochie, Rochale, Rochele, Rochlin, Recha, Reche, Reichil, Rela, Releh, Relin, Reiyelina, Rekel, Rikel, Rikla, Rikle, Rasha, Rashe, Rashi, Rashel, Rachelle, Rashil, Rashka, Rashke * Rashka, Rashke, Slavic-language-influences Ashkenazi Jewish

Yiddish Yiddish (, or , ''yidish'' or ''idish'', , ; , ''Yidish-Taytsh'', ) is a West Germanic language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews. It originated during the 9th century in Central Europe, providing the nascent Ashkenazi community with a ve ...

-language, diminutive * Recha, a diminutive; an example is Rachel (Recha), the daughter of the protagonist of the 1779 play ''

Nathan the Wise ''Nathan the Wise'' (original German title: ', ) is a play by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing from 1779. It is a fervent plea for religious tolerance. It was never performed during Lessing's lifetime and was first performed in 1783 at the Döbbelinsch ...

''.

In various languages

* Rachael, Rachelle, Racquel Lansky, Bruce, 100,000+ Baby Names: The most helpful, complete, & up-to-date name book Da Capo Lifelong Books; Revised edition (July 9, 2019), ISBN 978-0-306-922985 * Rachela ( Polish) * Rachele (

Italian Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, an ethnic group or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance language *** Regional Ita ...

) * Rachelle ( French) * Racquela ( English) * Ráhelm ( Hungarian) * Rahelki/Rachel ( German,

, Polish, Welsh, Indonesian) * Rahela ( Hawaiian, Romanian, Croatian) * راحله (Raheleh) (

Persian Persian may refer to: * People and things from Iran, historically called ''Persia'' in the English language ** Persians, the majority ethnic group in Iran, not to be conflated with the Iranic peoples ** Persian language, an Iranian language of the ...

) * Ráichéal (

Irish Irish may refer to: Common meanings * Someone or something of, from, or related to: ** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe ***Éire, Irish language name for the isle ** Northern Ireland, a constituent unit ...

) * Raahel (

Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 2 ...

) * Ραχήλ (Rachíl) (

Greek Greek may refer to: Greece Anything of, from, or related to Greece, a country in Southern Europe: *Greeks, an ethnic group. *Greek language, a branch of the Indo-European language family. **Proto-Greek language, the assumed last common ancestor ...

) * Raakel (

Finnish Finnish may refer to: * Something or someone from, or related to Finland * Culture of Finland * Finnish people or Finns, the primary ethnic group in Finland * Finnish language, the national language of the Finnish people * Finnish cuisine See also ...

) * Rakel ( Scandinavian) * Rakeri ( Kikuyu) * රාකෙල් (Rakel) ( Sinhala) * Raichel ( Tamil) * రాహేలు Raahélu ( Telugu) * Raheli ( Swahili) * Rakeli ( Yoruba) * Rakul( Faroese) *

Raquel Raquel or Racquel is a variation of the given name Rachel. Notable people with the name include: Raquel *Raquel (wrestler), Brazilian professional wrestler * Raquel Alessi (born 1983), American former actress and model * Raquel Naa Ayorkor Ammah ...

( Catalan, Galician,

Portuguese Portuguese may refer to: * anything of, from, or related to the country and nation of Portugal ** Portuguese cuisine, traditional foods ** Portuguese language, a Romance language *** Portuguese dialects, variants of the Portuguese language ** Portu ...

Spanish Spanish might refer to: * Items from or related to Spain: **Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain **Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many Latin American countries **Spanish cuisine Other places * Spanish, Ontario, Can ...

) * Rahel/Racha (

Arabic Arabic (, ' ; , ' or ) is a Semitic language spoken primarily across the Arab world.Semitic languages: an international handbook / edited by Stefan Weninger; in collaboration with Geoffrey Khan, Michael P. Streck, Janet C. E.Watson; Walter ...

) * ریچل (Rachel) (

Urdu Urdu (;"Urdu"
'' Amharic)

People named Rachel

* Rachel, wife of Rabbi Akiva (1st century) *

(born 1942), French singer of the 1960s * Rachel of Kittery, Maine (died 1695), American slave murdered by her owner * Rachel Aaron, American author * Rachel Aberlin, 16th-century Jewish mystic *

Rachel Alejandro Rachel Jingco Alejandro (born February 18, 1974) is a Filipino singer and actress. Biography Early life Alejandro's mother and father separated when she was four. Her mother then remarried and moved to the United States. Together with her fat ...

(born 1974), Filipino singer and actress * Rachel Allen (born 1972), Irish celebrity chef * Rachel Amanda (born 1995), Indonesian actress, singer and model * Rachel Ames (born 1929), American actress * Rachel Anderson (born 1943), English journalist and author *

Rachel Anderson (football agent) Rachel Paula Anderson MBE (born September 1953) is a British football agent. She was the UK's first female FIFA-licensed agent. Career Anderson's first occupational interest was journalism. As an agent, she has represented Don Hutchison, Ju ...

, the UK's first female FIFA-licensed agent * Rachel Ankeny, professor of history and philosophy of science at University of Adelaide * Rachel Antonoff (born 1981), American fashion designer * Rachel Attas (1934–2004), Israeli actress and singer * Rokhl Auerbakh (Rachel Auerbach) (1903–1976), Polish-Israeli writer, essayist, historian, and Holocaust scholar * Rachel Azaria (born 1977), Israeli politician * Rachel Tzvia Back, Israeli poet and translator * Rachel Balkovec (born 1987), American baseball manager * Rachel Yanait Ben-Zvi (1886–1979), Israeli author and first lady of Israel * Rachel Bess, American artist *

Rachel Bilson Rachel Sarah Bilson (born August 25, 1981) is an American actress. Born to a Californian show-business family, Bilson made her television debut in 2003, and then landed the role of Summer Roberts on the prime-time drama series '' The O.C.'' B ...

(born 1981), American actress *

Rachel Blanchard Rachel Blanchard (born 19 March 1976) is a Canadian actress.Rachel Blanchard's bio
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, Canadian actress * Rachel Bloom (born 1987), American actress * Rachel Bluwstein (1890–1931), usually referred to simply as "Rachel", Hebrew-language poet from Palestine *

Rachel Bolan Rachel Bolan (born February 9, 1964), born James Richard Southworth, is an American musician, best known as the bassist and main songwriter of the metal band Skid Row. Career Bolan was born in 1964 to Aida and Hubert Southworth. He grew up in To ...

, born James Southworth in 1966, American bassist of

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* Rachel Boston (born 1982), American actress and producer * Rachel Brand (born 1973), American lawyer and government official *

Rachel Brosnahan Rachel Elizabeth Brosnahan (born July 12, 1990) is an American actress. She stars as aspiring stand-up comedian Miriam "Midge" Maisel in the Amazon Prime Video period comedy series ''The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'' (2017–present), for which she w ...

(born 1990), American actress * Rachel Brown (born 1980), English footballer * Rachel Caine (1962–2020), American writer * Rachel Cameron (1924–2011), American ballet dancer and teacher *

Rachel Campos-Duffy Rachel Campos-DuffyCampos-Duffy, Rachel (December 19, 2007)"I'm Expecting My 5th: What To Make Of The Trend In Bigger Families" Parent Dish. (born October 22, 1971) is a conservative American television personality. She first appeared on televisi ...

(born 1971), American television personality *

Rachel Carns Rachel Carns (born August 13, 1969) is an American musician, composer, artist and performer living in Olympia, Washington, U.S. Raised in small-town Wisconsin, she went on to study painting and drawing at Cooper Union for the Advancement of S ...

(born 1969), American musician and artist *

Rachel Carson Rachel Louise Carson (May 27, 1907 – April 14, 1964) was an American marine biologist, writer, and conservationist whose influential book '' Silent Spring'' (1962) and other writings are credited with advancing the global environmental ...

(1907–1964), American environmentalist, scientist * Rachel Chalkowski (born 1939), Israeli midwife and gemach organiser * Rachel Chiesley, Lady Grange (1679–1745), Scottish woman kidnapped by her husband * Rachel Corrie (1973–2003), American political activist * Rachel Corsie (born 1989), Scottish footballer * Rachel Cosgrove Payes (1922–1998), American author * Rachel Covey (born 1998), American actress * Rachel Crow (born 1998), American actress and singer *

Rachel Cusk Rachel Cusk (born 8 February 1967) is a British novelist and writer. Childhood and education Cusk was born in Saskatoon to British parents in 1967, the second of four children with an older sister and two younger brothers, and spent much of h ...

(born 1967), Canadian-born novelist * Rachel Daly (born 1991), English footballer *

Rachel Anne Daquis Rachel Anne Lopez Daquis (born December 13, 1987) is a Filipino volleyball player. She graduated from the Far Eastern University where she took up Business Management. She was also the team captain of the PLDT HOME TVolution women's team that ...

(born 1987), Filipino volleyball player * Rachel David (born 1996), Indian actress * Rachel de Montmorency (1891–1961), English painter and stained glass artist * Rachel de Queiroz (1910–2003), Brazilian author, translator, and journalist * Rachel Lilian Alfreda de Silva (1920–2001), Sri Lankan Sinhala poet, journalist, and screenwriter *

Rachel Dolezal Nkechi Amare Diallo (; born Rachel Anne Dolezal, November 12, 1977) () is an American former college instructor and activist known for identifying as a transracial black woman. In addition to claiming black ancestry, she also claimed Native Ame ...

(born 1977), American former civil rights activist known for falsely claiming to be African American * Rachel Don (1866–1941), New Zealand preacher and activist * Rachel Dratch (born 1966), American actress * Rachel Dror (born 1921), German holocaust survivor * Rachel Eckroth, American singer-songwriter and keyboardist * Rachel Ehrenfeld, American terrorism expert * Rachel Elior (born 1949), Israeli historian and philosopher * Rachel Elkind-Tourre (born 1939), American musician and record producer * Rachel Elnaugh (born 1964), British entrepreneur * Rachel Entwistle née Souza (1980–2006), American murder victim *

Rachel Erickson Rachel Erickson (born January 9, 1999) is a Canadian curler from Maryfield, Saskatchewan. She is currently the lead on Team Chelsea Carey. She was the alternate for the Mackenzie Zacharias rink that won the 2020 World Junior Curling Championshi ...

(born 1999), Canadian curler * Rachel Evans, Welsh chemist * Rachel Held Evans (1981–2019), American writer * Rachel Fabri (born 1985), Maltese singer-songwriter * Rachel Fannan (born 1986), American singer, songwriter, and poet *

Rachel Feinstein (artist) Rachel Feinstein (born May 25, 1971) is an American artist who specializes in sculpture. She is best known for baroque, fantasy-inspired sculptures like "The Snow Queen", which was drawn from a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. There have been ...

(born 1971), American artist * Rachel Feinstein (comedian), American actress and stand-up comedian *

Rachel Félix Elisabeth Félix (21 February 1821 – 3 January 1858), better known only as Mademoiselle Rachel or simply Rachel, was a French actress. She became a prominent figure in French society, and was the mistress of, among others, Napoleon III, Pri ...

(1821–1858), French actress (born Elisabeth Rachel Félix, better known as Mademoiselle Rachel) * Rachel Lyman Field (1894–1942), American poet, novelist and children's fiction writer * Rachel G. Fox (born 1996), American actress and singer *

Rachel Freier Rachel "Ruchie" Freier (born April 2, 1965) is an acting New York Supreme Court judge. In 2016, she campaigned and was elected as a Civil Court judge for the Kings County 5th judicial district in New York State, thereby becoming the first Hasidi ...

(born 1965), American judge * Rachel Fuller (born 1973), British singer-songwriter * Rachel Furness (born 1988), Northern Irish footballer *

Rachel Garcia Rachel Lauren Garcia (born March 30, 1997) is an American, former collegiate four-time All-American softball pitcher and current volunteer assistant head coach for San Diego State. She played for the UCLA Bruins and led the Bruins to the 2019 Wom ...

(born 1997), American softball player *

Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah (born 1982) is an American essayist. She won a Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing in 2018 for her profile of white supremacist and mass murderer Dylann Roof, as well as a National Magazine Award. She was also a National Mag ...

(born 1981), American essayist * Rachel Goswell (born 1971), English singer-songwriter * Rachel Grant (born 1977), English actress and TV presenter *

Rachel Griffith Dame Rachel Susan Griffith (born 16 May 1963) is a British-American academic and educator. She is professor of economics at the University of Manchester and a research director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Griffith was president of ...

(born 1963), British-American economist *

Rachel Griffiths Rachel Anne Griffiths (born in 1968) is an Australian actress. Raised primarily in Melbourne, she began her acting career appearing on the Australian series ''Secrets'' before being cast in a supporting role in the comedy ''Muriel's Wedding'' ...

(born 1968), Australian actress and director *

Rachel Eliza Griffiths Rachel Eliza Griffiths, Lady Rushdie (born 1978) is an American poet, novelist, photographer and visual artist, who is the author of five published collections of poems. In ''Seeing the Body'' (2020), she "pairs poetry with photography, exploring ...

(born 1978), American poet, novelist, and photographer * Rachel Gurney (1920–2001), English actress * Rachel Hardiman (born 1961), Irish cricketer * Rachel Harris (born 1979), Australian swimmer * Rachel M. Harter, American statistician * Rachel Haugh, English architect *

Rachel Hill Rachel Morgan Hill (born April 17, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for San Diego Wave FC in the NWSL. Early life Hill has two brothers, Zach and Jake, and played indoor soccer with them on a team coached ...

(born 1995), American soccer player * Rachel Hilson (born 1995), American actress *

Rachel Hoffman Rachel Morningstar Hoffman (December 17, 1984 – May 7, 2008) was a 23-year-old Florida State University graduate who was murdered while acting as a police informant in a botched drug sting that started on May 7, 2008. Her body was recovere ...

(1984–2008), American murder victim * Rachel Hofstetter (born 1992), American video game streamer * Rachel Hollis (born 1983), American author and motivational speaker *

Rachel Homan Rachel Catherine Homan (born April 5, 1989) is a Canadian international curler. Homan is a former Canadian junior champion, a three-time Canadian national champion, and the 2017 world champion, all as a skip. She was also the skip of the Can ...

(born 1989), Canadian curler *

Rachel Hopkins Rachel Louise Hopkins (born 30 March 1972) is a British politician who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Luton South since 2019. A member of the Labour Party, she has been a Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office since 2021. Hopkins ...

(born 1972), British Labour MP * Rachel Hopkins (cricketer) (born 1992), English cricketer *

Rachel House (actress) Rachel Jessica Te Ao Maarama House (born 20 October 1971) is a New Zealand actress, comedian, director and acting coach. Early life House was born in 1971 in Auckland and was raised in Kamo, Whangarei, by her adoptive Scottish parents John ...

(born 1971), New Zealand actress and director *

Rachel Hunter Rachel Hunter (born 8 September 1969) is a New Zealand model, actress and the host of Imagination Television's ''Rachel Hunter's Tour of Beauty''. She has appeared on several magazine covers, including ''Vogue'', ''Elle'', ''Rolling Stone'', ' ...

(born 1969), New Zealand supermodel and actress *

Rachel Hurd-Wood Rachel Clare Hurd-Wood (born 17 August 1990) is an English actress, best known for her film roles as Wendy Darling in ''Peter Pan'' (2003) and more recently for her television role as Rachel Maddox in ''Clique'' (2017–2018). Early life Backg ...

(born 1990), British actress * Rachel Ikemeh, Nigerian conservationist * Rachel Imison (born 1978), Australian field hockey player * Rachel Ingalls (1941–2019), American author * Rachel Isaacs, American rabbi * Rachel Isadora (born 1953), American children's author, illustrator, and painter *

Rachel Jackson Rachel Jackson ( ''née'' Donelson; June 15, 1767 – December 22, 1828) was the wife of Andrew Jackson, the 7th president of the United States.

(1767–1828), wife of U.S. President Andrew Jackson * Rachel Jacobs (1975–2015), American businesswoman * Rachel Jarry (born 1991), Australian basketball player * Rachel Jewkes, South African scientist *

Rachel Johnson Rachel Sabiha Johnson (born 3 September 1965) is a British journalist, television presenter, and author who has appeared frequently on political discussion panels, including '' The Pledge'' on Sky News and BBC One's debate programme, '' Questi ...

(born 1965), British journalist, television presenter, and author * Rachel Johnson (athlete) (born 1993), American track and field athlete * Rachel Jones, multiple people * Rachel Joyce, multiple people *

Rachel Keller Rachel Keller is a fictional Character (arts), character in The Ring (film series), ''The Ring'' film series. The character, created by writer-producer Ehren Kruger and portrayed by Naomi Watts, serves as the protagonist of ''The Ring (2002 film) ...

(born 1992), American actress *

Rachel Kempson Rachel, Lady Redgrave (28 May 1910 – 24 May 2003), known primarily by her birth name Rachel Kempson, was an English actress. She married Sir Michael Redgrave, and was the matriarch of the famous acting dynasty. Career Kempson trained at RADA ...

(1910–2003), English actress *

Rachel Kerr Rachel Charmaine Kerr is a British singer/songwriter, celebrity vocal coach and entrepreneur from Walsall, England. She is also the CEO and founder of Singercise. She is a member of the Grammy Award Association and a BET Music Matters endorsed ...

, British singer-songwriter and entrepreneur *

Rachel Khoo Rachel Khoo ( Chinese: 邱瑞秋; born 28 August 1980.) is a British cook, author, and broadcaster who has hosted and co-hosted television cooking shows on the BBC, Food Network, and Netflix. Early life Khoo was born in Croydon, South London. ...

(born 1980), British cook and writer * Rachel Klamer (born 1990), Dutch triathlete * Rachel E. Klevit, American biochemist * Rachel Kolly d'Alba (born 1981), Swiss soloist violinist * Rachel Korine (born 1986), American actress *

Rachel Kushner Rachel Kushner (born 1968) is an American writer, known for her novels '' Telex from Cuba'' (2008), ''The Flamethrowers'' (2013), and '' The Mars Room'' (2018). Early life Kushner was born in Eugene, Oregon, the daughter of two Communist scientist ...

(born 1968), American novelist * Rachel Leah Jones (born 1970), American-Israeli documentary film director and producer *

Rachel Levine Rachel Leland Levine (; born October 28, 1957) is an American pediatrician who has served as the United States assistant secretary for health since March 26, 2021. She is also a four-star admiral in the United States Public Health Service C ...

(born 1957), transgender American assistant secretary of health * Gertrude Rachel Levy (1884–1966), British author and cultural historian writing as G. Rachel Levy *

Rachel Lindsay (television personality) Rachel Lynn Lindsay-Abasolo (born April 21, 1985) is an American media personality and attorney. She is best known for her role as a contestant on the twenty-first season of ABC's '' The Bachelor'' and as the lead of its spinoff, '' The Bachel ...

(born 1985), American television personality * Rachel Llanes (born 1991), American ice hockey player *

Rachel Lloyd Rachel Elizabeth Lloyd (born 1975) is a British anti-trafficking advocate, author and the founder of Girls Educational and Mentoring Services. She is known for her work on the issue of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking ...

(born 1975), British activist *

(1839–1900), American chemist *

Rachel Luttrell Rachel Zawadi Luttrell (born 19 January 1971) is a Tanzanian-Canadian actress best known for her role as Teyla Emmagan, an Athosian warrior leader on '' Stargate Atlantis''. Early life Luttrell was born 19 January 1971, in Dar Es Salaam, Ta ...

(born 1971), Tanzanian-Canadian actress * Rachel MacNair (born 1958), American sociologist and psychologist * Rachel Maddow (born 1973), American journalist * Rachel Meghan Markle (born 1981), Duchess of Sussex and former American actress * Rachel Marsden (born 1974), Canadian political columnist *

Rachel McAdams Rachel Anne McAdams (born November 17, 1978) is a Canadian actress. After graduating from a theatre degree program at York University in 2001, she worked in Canadian television and film productions, such as the drama film ''Perfect Pie'' (200 ...

(born 1978), Canadian actress *

Rachel McAlpine Rachel Phyllis McAlpine (; born 1940) is a New Zealand poet, novelist and playwright. She is the author of 30 books including poetry, plays, novels, and books about writing and writing for the internet. Early life, family and education McAlpine ...

(born 1940), New Zealand poet, novelist, and playwright *

Rachel McCann Rachel McCann (born 29 April 1993) is a New Zealand field hockey midfielder and part of the New Zealand women's national field hockey team. With the national youth team she won the bronze medal at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. On club level ...

(born 1993), New Zealand field hockey player * Rachel McLean (1971–1991), British murder victim *

Rachel McLish Rachel Livia Elizondo McLish (born 21 June 1955) is an American female bodybuilding champion, actress, and author. Early life and education McLish was born as Raquel Livia Elizondo in 1955 in Harlingen, Texas, the second-youngest daughter born. ...

(born 1955), American bodybuilder, actress, and author * Rachel Lambert Mellon (1910–2014), American horticulturalist, philanthropist, and art collector *

Rachel Miner Rachel Anne Miner is an American actress. She first came to prominence for her portrayal of Michelle Bauer on the television soap opera ''Guiding Light'' (1990–95). She made her film debut in Woody Allen's ''Alice'' (1990), and later earned cr ...

(born 1980), American actress * Rachel Mitchell (born 1967), American attorney *

Rachel Morrison Rachel Morrison (born April 27, 1978) is an American cinematographer and director. For her work on '' Mudbound'' (2017), Morrison earned a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography, making her the first woman ever nominated in that ...

(born 1978), American cinematographer and director *

Rachel Newton Rachel Newton is a Scottish singer and harpist. As well as playing both acoustic and electric harp she also plays viola, fiddle, piano and harmonium. She performs solo as well as in the bands The Shee, The Furrow Collective and Boreas and wa ...

(born 1985), Scottish singer and harpist *

Rachel Neylan Rachel Neylan (born 9 March 1982) is an Australian professional road cyclist, who rides for UCI Women's Continental Team Cofidis. She won a silver medal at the 2012 World Championships in the women's road race event. She won the inaugural w ...

(born 1982), Australian cyclist * Rachel Nicholls, English opera singer * Rachel Nichols, multiple people * Rachel Nickell (1968–1992), British murder victim * Rachel Noerdlinger (born 1970), American publicist * Rachel Nordlinger, Australian linguist *

Rachel Notley Rachel Anne Notley (born April 17, 1964) is a Canadian politician who served as the 17th premier of Alberta from 2015 to 2019, and has been the leader of the Opposition since 2019. She sits as the member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for ...

(born 1964), Canadian politician * Rachel O'Reilly, British chemist *

Rachel O'Riordan Rachel O'Riordan (born 1974) is an Irish theatre director. She is currently the artistic director at the Lyric Hammersmith, London. Early life and education Born in Cork, Ireland to poet and novelist Robert Anthony Welch and Angela O'Riordan ...

(born 1974), Irish theatre director * Rachel Oakes Preston (1809–1868), American religious figure * Rachel Oliver (born 1971), New Zealand footballer * Rachel Oliver (scientist), British material scientist * Rachel Ong (born 1972), Singaporean politician * Rachel Oniga (1957–2021), Nigerian actress *

Rachel Owen Rachel Mary Owen (30 November 1968 – 18 December 2016) was a Welsh photographer, printmaker and lecturer on medieval Italian literature. She was married to Radiohead singer Thom Yorke. Life and career Owen was born in Cardiff, Wales. She ...

(1968–2016), Welsh photographer, printmaker, and lecturer * Rachel Owens (born 1972), American sculptor * Rachel Parish (born 1981), British sportswoman * Rachel Parris (born 1984), English comedian and actress * Rachel Parsons, multiple people * Rachel Paulose (born 1973), American attorney *Florence Jane Short (aka Rachel Peace) (1881 – ''died after'' 1932), British feminist and suffragette *

Rachel Perkins Rachel Perkins (born 1970) is an Australian film and television director, producer, and screenwriter. She directed the films ''Radiance'' (1998), ''One Night the Moon'' (2001), ''Bran Nue Dae'' (2010), and ''Jasper Jones'' (2017). Perkins is an ...

(born 1970), Australian director, producer, and screenwriter *

Rachel Peters Rachel Louise Obregon Peters-Villafuerte (born 20 October 1991) is a Filipino model, host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2017. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant and fin ...

(born 1991), Miss Universe Philippines 2017 * Rachel Platten (born 1981), American singer and songwriter *

Rachel Pollack Rachel Grace Pollack (born August 17, 1945 as Richard Pollack) is an American science fiction author, comic book writer, and expert on divinatory tarot. She is involved in the women's spirituality movement. Career Tarot reading Pollack has wr ...

(born 1945), American science fiction writer, comic book writer, and tarot expert * Rachel Portman (born 1960), British composer *

Rachel Potter Rachel Lindsey Potter (born August 21, 1984) is an American singer and actress. She is most known for her performances on Broadway as Wednesday Addams in ''The Addams Family'', the Mistress in the Tony-nominated revival of '' Evita'', and being ...

(born 1984), American singer and actress * Rachel Justine Pries, American mathematician * Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley, Canadian writer * Rachel Quon (born 1991), American-Canadian soccer player *

Rachel Rath Rachel Rath (born 2 October 1976, Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland) is an Irish film, television and theatre actress. She has appeared in the films ''The Actors'' (2003), '' Laws of Attraction'' (2004), ''Ella Enchanted'' (2004) and ''Anton'' ( ...

(born 1976), Irish actress *

Rachel Reeves Rachel Jane Reeves (born 13 February 1979) is a British politician and economist serving as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer since 2021. A member of the Labour Party, she has been Member of Parliament for Leeds West since 2010. Born in Lewis ...

(born 1979), British MP for the Labour Party * Rachel Reilly (born 1984), American television personality and actress *

Rachel Reinert Rachel Reinert (born March 10, 1989) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician from Santa Ana, California. Reinert began her career as a recording artist in 2008 as a member of the country group Gloriana, contributing to gold a ...

(born 1989), American country singer and songwriter *

Rachel Riley Rachel Annabelle Riley (born 11 January 1986) is a British television presenter. She co-presents the Channel 4 daytime puzzle show ''Countdown'' and its comedy spin-off '' 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown''. She is a mathematics graduate. Her t ...

(born 1986), British television presenter * Rachel Roberts, multiple people * Rachel Robinson (born 1922), American professor and nurse *

Rachel Rodriguez-Williams Rachel Rodriguez-Williams is an American Republican politician and businesswoman serving as a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 50th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 4, 2021. Early life and ...

, American politician * Rachel Rose (born 1970), Canadian poet, essayist, and short story writer * Rachel Rose (artist) (born 1986), American artist * Rachel Rossi (born 1983), American criminal justice lawyer * Rachel Roy (born 1974), American fashion designer *

Rachel Scott Rachel Joy Scott (August 5, 1981 – April 20, 1999) was an American student who was the first fatality of the Columbine High School massacre, in which 11 other students and a teacher were also murdered by Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, who th ...

(1981–1999), a victim in the Columbine High School massacre *

Rachel Scott (women's education reformer) Rachel Scott, born Rachel Cook (8 March 1848 – 27 November 1905), was a British women's education reformer, based in Manchester, who organised and promoted equality for women. Early life and personal education Rachel Susan Cook came from ...

née Cook (1848–1905), British women's education reformer, promoted equality for women * Rachel Sebati (born 1993), South African footballer * Rachel Irene Seibert (1876–1967), American clubwoman * Rachel Sennott (born 1995), American actress and comedian * Rachel Shelley (born 1969), English actress and model * Rachel Shenton, English actress and screenwriter * Rachel Shoaf (born 1996), American convicted of murder in 2013 *

Rachel Smith Rachel Renee Smith (born April 18, 1985) is an American actress, TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won the Miss USA 2007 and who previously had competed in the Miss Teen USA 2002 pageant. She represented the United States at Mis ...

(born 1985), Miss USA 2007 *

Rachel Smith (gymnast) Rachel Smith (born 3 January 1993) is a rhythmic gymnast. She has competed for Great Britain at European and World championships for rhythmic gymnastics as an individual gymnast and the GBR RG team and also captained the team which competed for ...

(born 1993), British rhythmic gymnast * Rachel Stephens (1930–2011), American actress *

Rachel Stevens Rachel Lauren Stevens (born 9 April 1978) is an English singer, television personality, actress and businesswoman. She was a member of the pop group S Club 7 between 1999 and 2003. She released her solo debut studio album '' Funky Dory'' in Se ...

(born 1978), English pop singer, best known as a member of the band S Club 7 * Rachel Stevens (sculptor), American sculptor *

Rachel Stuart Rachel Stuart (born 1972) is a Jamaican-Canadian model, actress and television personality. Personal life Stuart attended Mohawk College. Rachel Stuart is married to Paxton Baker, former vice president of BET Digital Networks and has three childr ...

(born 1972), Jamaican-Canadian model and actress * Rachel Sutherland (born 1976), New Zealand field hockey player *

Rachel Sweet Rachel Sweet (born July 28, 1962)
accessed May 2, 2014. is an American singer, television writer and actres ...

(born 1962), American producer, singer, and actress *

Rachel Talalay Rachel Talalay (born July 16, 1958) is a British-American film and television director and producer. She is also a University of British Columbia film professor. Early life and education Talalay was born in Chicago, Illinois. Her father Paul ...

(born 1958), American director and producer * Rachel Talbot Ross (born 1961), American politician and activist * Rachel Thomas, multiple people * Rachel Ticotin (born 1958), American film and television actress * Rachel Trachtenburg (born 1993), American rock singer and drummer *

Rachel Treweek Rachel Treweek (née Montgomery; born 4 February 1963 at Broxbourne, Hertfordshire) is an Anglican bishop who sits in the House of Lords as a Lord Spiritual. Since June 2015, she has served as Bishop of Gloucester, the first female diocesan bi ...

(born 1963), British Anglican bishop *

Rachel True Rachel India True (born November 15, 1966) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in such films as '' The Craft'' (1996), '' Nowhere'' (1997), and ''Half Baked'' (1998). True is also known for her role as Mona Thorne on the UP ...

(born 1968), American actress *

Rachel Tucker Rachel Kelly Tucker (born 29 May 1981) is a Northern Irish West End and Broadway actress, best known for her portrayal of Elphaba in the hit musical '' Wicked''. She most recently starred in Come from Away on Broadway, having originated the role ...

(born 1981), Northern Irish musical theatre actress, and singer * Rachel Uchitel (born 1975), American nightclub manager and television personality * Rachel Unitt (born 1982), English footballer * Rachel Vail (born 1966), American author * Rachel Vallarelli, American lacrosse player *

Rachel van Cutsen Rachel van Cutsen (born 8 July 1984) is a right-handed Dutch badminton player. A native of Spijkenisse, she can play either in singles or in doubles matches. She was part of the Dutch national women's team that won silver at the 2006 Uber Cup. ...

(born 1984), Dutch badminton player * Rachel van Dantzig (1878–1949), Dutch sculptor * Rachel Van Hollebeke (born 1985), American soccer player * Rachel Veltri (born 1978), American actress * Rachel Viollet (born 1972), British tennis player *

Rachel Wacholder Rachel (Wacholder) Scott (born 1975) is a model and professional beach volleyball player who won eight beach volleyball championships with three partners. Scott was named Best Defensive Player 2005 and Most Improved Player on the AVP Tour in 200 ...

(born 1975), American professional beach volleyball player *

Rachel Wade Rachel Marie Wade (born February 27, 1990) is an American woman who was convicted of murder in the second degree in the 2009 murder of Sarah Ludemann in Pinellas Park, Florida. Rivalry with Sarah Ludemann Rachel Wade and Sarah Ludemann were rom ...

(born 1990), American teenager convicted of murder * Rachel Walker (disambiguation), several people *

Rachel Ward Rachel Claire Ward (born 12 September 1957) is an English-Australian

(born 1957), English-born Australian actress, columnist, film director, and screenwriter * Rachel Ward (mathematician), American applied mathematician *

Rachel Weisz Rachel Hannah Weisz (; born 7 March 1970 ) is an English actress. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Laurence Olivier Award, and a BAFTA Award. Weisz began acting in British stage and television in the ...

(born 1970), British actress * Rachel Whetstone (born 1968), British public relations executive * Rachel White, multiple people * Rachel Whiteread (born 1963), English sculptor * Rachel Williams (born 1967), American model and television presenter * Rachel Williams (footballer) (born 1988), English footballer *

Rachel DeLoache Williams Rachel DeLoache Williams (born January 29, 1988) is an American writer, photographer, and editor. She worked as a photo editor and producer for ''Vanity Fair'' until 2019. Williams is known for being the former friend of Anna Sorokin, who pretend ...

(born 1988), American writer *

Rachel Willis-Sørensen Rachel Willis-Sørensen (born 1984) is an American operatic soprano, vocal contractor / vocalist , conductor. Studies She has a bachelor's degree and a masters, the latter in vocal performance and pedagogy, both from Brigham Young University. A ...

(born 1984), American opera singer * Rachel O. Wingate (c. 1901–1953), English linguist * Rachel Yakar (born 1938), French opera singer * Rachel Yang (born 1982), Singaporean pole vaulter * Rachel Yankey (born 1979), English footballer * Rachel Yehuda (born 1959), American psychiatrist and neuroscientist * Rachel Yeoh, Malaysian socialite and model *

Rachel York Rachel York (born August 7, 1971) is an American actress and singer. She is known for stage roles in '' City of Angels'', ''The Scarlet Pimpernel'', ''Les Misérables'', ''Victor/Victoria'', ''Kiss Me, Kate'', ''Sly Fox'', '' Dirty Rotten Scound ...

(born 1971), American actress and singer *

Rachel Yurkovich Rachel Yurkovich (born October 10, 1986) is an American javelin thrower. She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Yurkovich graduated from Newberg High School in Newberg, Oregon in 2005.USATF profile fo USATF profile for Rachel Yurko ...

(born 1986), American javelin thrower * Rachel Z, American pianist and keyboardist * Rachel Zadok (born 1972), South African writer * Rachel Zajac, New Zealand forensic psychologist * Rachel Zeffira, Canadian singer * Rachel Zegler, American actress and singer * Rachel Zilberberg (1920–1943), Polish resistance fighter during World War II * Rachel Zimmerman (born 1972), Canadian space scientist and inventor * Rachel Zoe (born 1971), American fashion designer, businesswoman, and writer * Rachel Zolf (born 1968), Canadian-American poet * Rachel Zucker (born 1971), American poet

People named Rachael

* Hecate (musician) (born 1976), born Rachael Kozak, Swiss music producer * Rachael Anderson (died 2018), American female murder victim *

Rachael Bella Rachael Bella Zvagelsky (née Kneeland, born March 13, 1984) known professionally as Rachael Bella, is an American retired actress. Career Bella is best known for her role as Becca Kotler in the movie '' The Ring''. She has also appeared in oth ...

(born 1984), American actress, best known for her role in the 2002 film ''The Ring'' * Rachael Blackmore (born 1989), Irish jockey * Rachael Blake (born 1971), Australian actress * Rachael Bland (1978–2018), Welsh BBC newsreader * Rachael Boyle (born 1991), Scottish footballer * Rachael Carpani (born 1980), Australian actress * Rachael Denhollander (born 1984), American lawyer, former gymnast and survivor *

Rachael Leigh Cook Rachael Leigh Cook (born October 4, 1979) is an American actress and model. She has starred in the films '' The Baby-Sitters Club'' (1995), '' She's All That'' (1999), and '' Josie and the Pussycats'' (2001), and in the television series '' Into ...

(born 1979), American actress *

Rachael Finch Rachael Finch (born 8 July 1988) is an Australian TV host, model, and beauty pageant titleholder. She was awarded the 'People's Choice Award' for the 2006 Miss Teen Australia and finished as 3rd runner-up at Miss Universe 2009. Career Modelli ...

(born 1988), Miss Universe Australia 2009, 3rd runner-up at Miss Universe 2009 *

Rachael Flatt Rachael Elizabeth Flatt (born July 21, 1992) is an American former competitive figure skater. She is the 2008 World Junior champion, a winner of four silver medals on the Grand Prix series, and the 2010 U.S. national champion. She was nominat ...

(born 1992), American figure skater *

Rachael Grinham Rachael Margaret Grinham (born 22 January 1977 in Toowoomba, Queensland) is an Australian professional squash player. She won the World Open in 2007, and the British Open in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2009. She reached the World No. 1 ranking in ...

(born 1977), Australian squash player * Rachael Harris (born 1968), American actress and comedian *

Rachael Heyhoe Flint Rachael Heyhoe Flint, Baroness Heyhoe Flint, ( Heyhoe; 11 June 1939 – 18 January 2017) was an English cricketer, businesswoman and philanthropist. She was best known for being captain of England from 1966 to 1978, and was unbeaten in six T ...

(1939–2017), English cricketer * Rachael Lampa (born 1985), American singer/songwriter best known for her work in the anime series ''

Revolutionary Girl Utena is a series created by Be-Papas, an artist collective founded by Kunihiko Ikuhara. The primary entries in the series include a 1996 manga written by Chiho Saito, a 1997 anime television series directed by Ikuhara, and ''Adolescence of Ut ...

'' *

Rachael MacFarlane Rachael Ann MacFarlane Laudiero (born March 21, 1976) is an American voice actress and singer. Her voice credits include Hayley Smith on the animated television show ''American Dad!'', Supreme Leader Numbuh 362 in the television series '' Code ...

(born 1976), American voice actress and sister of Seth MacFarlane * Rachael McLaren, Canadian dancer * Rachael Price (born 1985), American jazz vocalist and lead vocalist of the band Lake Street Dive *

Rachael Ray Rachael Domenica Ray (born August 25, 1968) is an American cook, television personality, businesswoman, and author. She hosts the syndicated daily talk and lifestyle program '' Rachael Ray'', and the Food Network series ''30 Minute Meals'' ...

(born 1968), American celebrity chef and television personality * Rachael Runyan (1979–1982), American murder victim * Rachael Sage, American songwriter *

Rachael Scdoris Rachael Scdoris /səˈdɔərɪs/ (born February 1, 1985, in Bend, Oregon) is an American dog musher and cross country runner who in 2006 became the first legally blind person to complete the 1,049+ mile ( 1,600 km) Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race acro ...

(born 1985), blind American dog musher and cross country runner * Rachael Sporn (born 1968), Australian female basketball player *

Rachael Stirling Rachael Atlanta Stirling (born 30 May 1977).. is an English stage, film and television actress. She has been nominated twice for the Laurence Olivier Award for her stage work. She played Nancy Astley in the BBC drama '' Tipping the Velvet'', an ...

(born 1977), British actress best known for the BBC drama ''Tipping the Velvet'' * Rachael Stolzenberg-Solomon, American epidemiologist and dietitian * Rachael Taylor (born 1984), Australian actress * Rachael Yamagata (born 1977), American singer-songwriter

People named Rachelle

* Rachelle Leah (born 1984), American model * Rachelle Lefevre (born 1979), Canadian actress *

Rachelle Ann Go Rachelle Ann Villalobos Go-Spies (born August 31, 1986) is a Filipina singer and actress. She began her career by participating in and winning several singing competitions, the first of which was in the long-running Philippine variety show ''E ...

(born 1986), Filipina singer * Rachelle Ferrell (born 1964), American vocalist and musician

People named Rahel

* Rahel Graf (born 1989), Swiss footballer * Rahel Indermaur (born 1980), Swiss opera singer * Rahel Jaeggi (born 1967), German philosopher * Rahel Kiwic (born 1991), Swiss footballer * Rahel Varnhagen (1771–1833), German writer * Rahel Vigdozchik (born 1989), Israeli rhythmic gymnast

People named Rachele

* Rachele Bruni (born 1990), Italian swimmer * Rachele Fogar (born 1991), Italian model and television personality * Rachele Lynae (born 1988), American country rock singer * Rachele Mussolini (1890–1979), wife of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini * Rachele Sangiuliano (born 1981), Italian volleyball player

People named Rakel or Raakel

* Rakel Liehu (born 1939), Finnish writer

Fictional characters named Rachel (or variants thereof)

* Rachael, a character in '' Hard Times.'' *

, Biblical figure known for being the wife that Jacob loved * Rachel, one of the six main characters of ''

Animorphs ''Animorphs'' is a science fantasy series of children's books written by Katherine Applegate and her husband Michael Grant, writing together under the name K. A. Applegate, and published by Scholastic. It is told in first person, with all ...

'' *Rachel, a character from the ''

Rhapsody in Blue ''Rhapsody in Blue'' is a 1924 musical composition written by George Gershwin for solo piano and jazz band, which combines elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects. Commissioned by bandleader Paul Whiteman, the work premiered i ...

'' segment of the Disney movie ''

Fantasia 2000 ''Fantasia 2000'' is a 1999 American animated musical anthology film An anthology film (also known as an omnibus film, package film, or portmanteau film) is a single film consisting of several shorter films, each complete in itself and distin ...

'' *Rachael, a replicant in sci-fi movie ''

Blade Runner ''Blade Runner'' is a 1982 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, and written by Hampton Fancher and David Peoples. Starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, and Edward James Olmos, it is an adaptation of Philip K. Dick' ...

'' * Rachel, a friend of Vivian Ward and Kit DeLuca in the romantic movie '' Pretty Woman'' * Rachel, a character in ''

Pokémon Masters EX (originally named ''Pokémon Masters'') is a free-to-play mobile game for Android and iOS developed and published by DeNA. It is based on the ''Pokémon'' media franchise. Set on the artificial island of Pasio, the game allows players to battle ...

'' * Rachael (''Battle Arena Toshinden''), a character in the ''Battle Arena Toshinden'' fighting game series * Rachel (Ninja Gaiden), a female warrior from the ''

Ninja Gaiden is a series of action video games by Tecmo featuring the ninja Ryu Hayabusa as its protagonist. The series was originally known as in Japan. The word "gaiden" in the North American ''Ninja Gaiden'' title means "side story" in Japanese. The o ...

'' series of video games * Naughty Rachel, in the British TV Series ''

Green Wing ''Green Wing'' is a British sitcom set in the fictional East Hampton Hospital. It was created by the same team behind the sketch show '' Smack the Pony'' – Channel 4 commissioner Caroline Leddy and producer Victoria Pile – and stars Mark H ...

'' * Rachel Aldridge, Lady Sinderby, a character introduced in season 5 of the TV show ''

Downton Abbey ''Downton Abbey'' is a British historical drama television series set in the early 20th century, created and co-written by Julian Fellowes. The series first aired in the United Kingdom on ITV on 26 September 2010 and in the United States o ...

'' * Rachel Alucard, in the ''

BlazBlue ''BlazBlue'' is a fighting video game series developed and published in Japan by Arc System Works, and later localized in North America by Aksys Games and in Europe by Zen United. An anime adaptation aired in Autumn 2013. The series has sold 1. ...

'' video game series * Rachel Amber, a side character in '' Life Is Strange'' and a main character in its spinoff, '' Life Is Strange: Before the Storm'' * Rachel Berry, in the television series '' Glee'' * Rachel Brown, in the play '' Inherit the Wind'' * Rachel Carruthers, in the '' Halloween'' film series *Rachel Chu, in the American romantic comedy-drama film '' Crazy Rich Asians'' * Rachel Creed, wife of the main character in Stephen King's 1983 horror novel '' Pet Sematary'' *

Rachel Elizabeth Dare A description of most characters featured in various mythology series by Rick Riordan. Overview List indicator(s) * A dark grey cell indicates that the character was not in the property or that the character's presence in the property has yet to ...

, in the young adult book series ''

Percy Jackson & the Olympians ''Percy Jackson & the Olympians'' is a series of five fantasy novels written by American author Rick Riordan, and the first book series in the '' Camp Half-Blood Chronicles''. The novels are set in a world with the Greek gods in the 21st centu ...

'' *Rachel Dalles, a character in the '' Black Butler'' manga series and anime *

Rachel Dawes Rachel Dawes is a fictional character who first appeared in Christopher Nolan's 2005 feature film '' Batman Begins''. She was portrayed in that film by Katie Holmes, with Emma Lockhart as a younger version of the character in early scenes. Holmes ...

, Assistant District Attorney in the '' Batman'' series of movies *

Rachel Duncan Rachel () was a Biblical figure, the favorite of Jacob's two wives, and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin, two of the twelve progenitors of the tribes of Israel. Rachel's father was Laban. Her older sister was Leah, Jacob's first wife. Her aun ...

, in the TV show ''

Orphan Black ''Orphan Black'' is a Canadian science-fiction thriller television series created by screenwriter Graeme Manson and director John Fawcett and starring Tatiana Maslany. The series focuses on Sarah Manning, one of several genetically identical ...

'' * Rachel Finer, in the Netflix series '' Grand Army'' *Rachel Gardner, in the '' Angels of Death'' video game *

Rachel Gatina ''One Tree Hill (TV series), One Tree Hill'' is an American television series created by Mark Schwahn for The WB Television Network, The WB in 2003. After its third season, The WB and United Paramount Network, UPN merged to form The CW, which ...

, in the TV show ''

One Tree Hill One Tree Hill may refer to: * "One Tree Hill" (song), a 1987 song by U2 referencing One Tree Hill, New Zealand volcanic peak * ''One Tree Hill'' (TV series), a 2003–2012 American drama series named for the U2 song ** ''One Tree Hill'' (soundtr ...

'' * Rachel Gibson, in Season 5 of '' Alias'' * Rachel Green, in the TV series '' Friends'' * Rachel Greene, a character in the TV series '' ER'', daughter of Mark Greene *

Rachel Kinski Rachel Kinski is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Caitlin Stasey. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 18 August 2005. She is the middle child of Alex Kinski and sister to Ze ...

, a character in the Australian TV show '' Neighbours'' * Rachel Lynde, a supporting character in

Lucy Maud Montgomery Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a collection of novels, essays, short stories, and poetry beginning in 1908 with ''Anne of Green Gables''. She ...

's 1908 novel '' Anne of Green Gables'' *

Rachel Mason Rachel Mason is an American filmmaker whose work includes performance art, music, films and multimedia projects. Early life and education Mason was born in Los Angeles, California, to Karen and Barry Mason. She has an older brother, Micah, and ...

, Headmistress of Waterloo Road in the BBC drama '' Waterloo Road'' * Rachel Menken, Don Draper's client's daughter and a love interest in ''

Mad Men ''Mad Men'' is an American period drama television series created by Matthew Weiner and produced by Lionsgate Television. It ran on the cable network AMC from July 19, 2007, to May 17, 2015, lasting for seven seasons and 92 episodes. Its f ...

'' * Rachel Moore, of '' Case Closed'' (Detective Conan) * Rachel Raskin, a character in '' The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder'' * Rachel Roth, the false civilian name of Raven (DC Comics) * Rachel Summers, a character in the Marvel Universe, daughter of Scott Summers and

Jean Grey Jean Elaine Grey is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has been known under the aliases Marvel Girl, Phoenix and Dark Phoenix. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack K ...

* Rachel Taub, a supporting character on the TV show ''House (TV series), House'', the wife of Dr. Chris Taub * Rachel Teller, a character in the ''Need for Speed Underground 2'' * Rachel Tice, a recurring character in the web series ''The Most Popular Girls in School'' * Rachel Walker, a main character in the ''Rainbow Magic'' book franchise * Rachel Wilson, a minor character in the Cartoon Network series ''The Amazing World of Gumball'' *List of Suits characters#Rachel Zane, Rachel Zane, a character in the American TV show ''Suits (U.S. TV series), Suits''

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