Channel or pipe; modern combination name
Chenelle is primarily a modern American coinage. It likely originated as a variant of Chanel, the French surname associated with the luxury fashion house, or as a rhythmic blend of the prefix 'Che-' with the popular suffix '-nelle'.
Less common today
Chenelle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,830 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress known for television roles
