Pipe, channel, or canal
Chanell is a modern spelling variant of the French surname Chanel. It originally referred to a person who lived near a canal or water pipe, or worked as a maker of pipes. In modern usage, it is heavily associated with the luxury fashion house founded by Coco Chanel.
Less common today
Chanell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,415 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American fashion model
American actress
